Construction Management Sustainability Project Coordinator (LSNA-TX/VA/NC)

About the role

Your impact
At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Sustainability & Certification Support
  • Support implementation and documentation of sustainability strategies to meet project goals, including LEED and other green building certifications.
  • Review product data submittals for compliance with sustainability requirements, especially as related to LEED material credits.
  • Track and maintain sustainability documentation in certification platforms (e.g., LEED Online and Green Badger).
• Field Inspections & Audits
  • Conduct onsite waste management audits, erosion and sediment control (ESC) inspections, indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, and sustainable materials verification.
  • Collaborate with project management teams to integrate sustainability tasks into construction schedules and workflows.
• Training & Collaboration
  • Support training efforts for subcontractors and project teams on sustainability requirements, waste procedures, material tracking, and best practices.
  • Act as a bridge between design intent and construction execution, assisting with interpretation of sustainability specifications and requirements.
• Reporting & Client Engagement
  • Develop and maintain monthly sustainability reporting dashboards, including metrics tracking, narrative summaries, and progress updates.
  • Communicate sustainability progress, challenges, and milestones to internal teams and clients.
  • Absorb and respond to client presentations and responses related to sustainability performance and certification status.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve sustainability processes, documentation efficiency, and field implementation.
  • Stay current on evolving sustainability standards, LEED updates, and construction best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 4+ years of construction-related experience, preferably with onsite exposure
• Working knowledge of LEED rating systems and sustainability requirements; experience reviewing material submittals for LEED compliance
• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and submittal processes
• Prior experience supporting sustainability documentation or certification on commercial construction projects
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Access, Outlook and Excel and project delivery and schedule management software tools
• LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional certification preferred
• Ability to communicate requirements and objectives to team members who are not familiar with LEED
• Ability to perform field inspections, audits, and data collection in active construction environments
• Experience with additional green building programs (e.g., WELL, Envision etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with dashboards or data tracking tools a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 4+ years of construction-related experience, preferably with onsite exposure
• Working knowledge of LEED rating systems and sustainability requirements; experience reviewing material submittals for LEED compliance
• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and submittal processes
• Prior experience supporting sustainability documentation or certification on commercial construction projects
• LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional certification preferred
• Ability to communicate requirements and objectives to team members who are not familiar with LEED
• Ability to perform field inspections, audits, and data collection in active construction environments
• Experience with additional green building programs (e.g., WELL, Envision etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with dashboards or data tracking tools a plus

Skills

• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Access, Outlook and Excel and project delivery and schedule management software tools
• LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional certification preferred
• Ability to communicate requirements and objectives to team members who are not familiar with LEED
• Ability to perform field inspections, audits, and data collection in active construction environments
• Experience with additional green building programs (e.g., WELL, Envision etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with dashboards or data tracking tools a plus

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.