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Environmental Sustainability Specialist

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Berkeley, California, United States Bright Green Strategies Full time

Bright Green Strategies' Mission: Our commitment to Green Building reflects a dynamic and evolving approach to the built environment. We aim to offer innovative perspectives to our clients, ensuring continual education on all facets of Green Building, Building Science, and the certification process. Our goal is to create structures that are healthy, resilient, and efficient in energy and water usage for future generations.

Sustainability Associate – Berkeley

Position Overview

Bright Green Strategies is looking to expand its Green Construction consulting team by adding a LEED & GreenPoint Rated Associate. This team specializes in providing sustainable building, energy efficiency, and construction solutions to multi-family housing developers across California.

The role of the Sustainability Associate involves supporting the construction team by delivering expertise that fosters the development of high-performance and sustainable buildings. This is essential for meeting sustainability objectives related to Energy Star, GreenPoint Rated, and LEED for Homes certifications. The Associate will also participate in on-site evaluations, research, data gathering, analysis, and reporting on various residential projects. We seek a proactive individual with strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to collaborate within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct consulting services for LEED for Homes, GreenPoint Rated, and HERS.
  • Collaborate with teams of building developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve sustainability objectives and effectively communicate energy-efficient design models and green building strategies.
  • Engage with the development team regarding potential construction challenges related to the Green building process.
  • Provide recommendations to clients on reducing energy consumption by assessing potential technologies for building applications, drawing from previous project experiences.
  • Advise on improving water efficiency, indoor air quality, and the selection of materials and resources in building projects.
  • Work alongside the energy modeling team, serving as a liaison between modeling and design teams to enhance energy efficiency through modeling.
  • Identify essential elements that require modification to meet multiple priority goals.
  • Perform in-field assessments, diagnostics, data collection, and analysis for new residential construction projects.
  • Define sustainability goals, staffing needs, and tasks necessary for project success.
  • Oversee project budgets and timelines to ensure adherence to deadlines and financial constraints, while evaluating the costs and benefits of the project.
  • Report project status to the CEO and collaborate on strategic issues that may impact project outcomes.
  • Maintain open communication with the project team, clarifying expectations for each member and motivating them.
  • Keep project information current in management tools, prepare technical reports, and address client inquiries and concerns.
  • Establish and nurture effective working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Assist the development team in understanding local green building requirements.
  • Facilitate cooperation among technical and non-technical staff, consultants, and external professionals to complete assigned tasks.
  • Analyze and resolve issues with competing priorities across departments and external entities.
  • Build and enhance relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Architecture, Energy Management, Environmental Sciences, or Construction Management, with a demonstrated interest in building science.
  • Familiarity with LEED, GreenPoint Rated, Title-24 Energy Efficiency Standards, and CALGreen.
  • Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) rater certification is a plus.
  • Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of energy modeling software (Energy Pro) is a plus.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds may be necessary.

Essential Skills:

Communication:

  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce client reports, correspondence, and meeting documentation.

Project Management:

  • Proficient in establishing priorities, planning, and scheduling work, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to analyze construction scenarios in the field and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Independently capable of making decisions based on established protocols and discerning which issues warrant escalation to the CEO.
  • Basic photography skills for field report documentation.

Analytical:

  • Experience in conducting research and compiling information from various sources.
  • Skilled in interpreting regulations and procedures, particularly in performance testing scenarios.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, and civil plans and specifications.
  • Basic mathematical skills, including calculating averages and percentages, and inputting data into spreadsheets.

Computational/Software:

  • Strong analytical and computational skills, proficient in using various web-based and local software tools, including:
  • LEED Online, HERS registry (CHEERS or CALCerts), and commonly used project management software (e.g., Redbooth, ProCore).
  • Intermediate proficiency in basic office tools, including Google Calendar, Dropbox, email, word processing, and spreadsheets.