Sustainability Specialist I
| Company | JLG Architects |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, USA |
| Salary | $65000 – $80000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field.
- 1 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge or interest in sustainability implementation processes, research, and documentation.
- Knowledge of the built environment and awareness of sustainable building practices.
- Familiarity with Revit, Sketch-Up, Sefaira, Cove or related software; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Conceptual thinker with ability to analyze and implement.
- Explorer mentality unafraid of the discovery process.
- Demonstrates initiative, ability to multi-task, and adaptability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to guide and coordinate team members, contractors, and consultants.
- LEED GA or Accredited Professional or ability to achieve it within 1 year of being hired.
Responsibilities
- Lead project team to explore and discover new methods, identify problems, and develop solutions.
- Elevate design using the JLG design excellence guide to integrate design informing questions and high-performance design criteria.
- Provide guidance on certification programs (LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, energy modeling, code compliance, and lifecycle costs).
- Analyze how to integrate sustainable design methodology into design solutions and elevate client goals.
- Track key metrics, conduct research and analyze data, perform analysis/simulations, certification programs, and coordinate internal sustainability programs.
- Prepare documentation and submittal to ensure timely completion in accordance with JLG best practices to maintain certifications, initiatives, and AIA 2030 commitment.
- Contribute to annual strategy and planning for the sustainability team.
- Lead reporting for JLG commitments such as 2030 commitment as assigned.
- Lead JLG initiatives as assigned to develop new resources and training.
- Track project performance using agreed metrics based on the FDE 10 measures assure high performance implementation on projects reinforced by firmwide process.
- All other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Living Futures Accreditation, WELL AP or similar.
- Master’s degree in architecture or related field.
- Architectural Registration or comparable credential of a related field.