Associate, Sustainable Construction

Responsibilities

• Support certification management for LEED and other third-party sustainability rating systems, with a focus on documentation review, submittal preparation, and compliance tracking.
• Aid project teams in preparing for new LEED v5 requirements, including early integration of data, documentation, and submittal workflows.
• Review, approve, and track all green product submittals, including all BPDO credits, Low-Emitting Materials categories, and their accompanying certificates, ensuring compliance with project-specific sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with internal project managers, external consultants, and subcontractors to ensure timely execution of certification requirements; communicate questions, missing information, and risks early so issues can be resolved proactively.
• Participate in and facilitate construction progress meetings with internal and external project stakeholders to provide updates on sustainability tasks and support proactive resolution of issues.
• Actively build technical knowledge of green building systems, sustainable construction methods, and environmental management.
• Support internal development of tools, resources, and reporting systems that strengthen sustainability workflows; document lessons learned and help improve repeatable processes.
• Contribute to corporate sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• LEED Green Associate credential required; LEED AP BD+C credential strongly preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in sustainable construction, green building certification management, or a related field in the AEC industry.
• Familiarity with LEED v4 and v5 requirements; experience with WELL, LBC, NZE, NZC, Green Globes, or other rating systems is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks across projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, problem-solving ability, and willingness to ask questions early when clarification is needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; familiarity with LEED Online or sustainability reporting platforms is preferred.
• Ability to receive feedback and translate coaching into improved performance is strongly valued.