LEED Specialist (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Webuild; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Webuild, a leading international construction company, is seeking a proactive LEED Specialist to lead sustainability practices within the Ontario Line subway project in Toronto. The role entails managing the LEED certification process, collaborating with multiple teams to integrate sustainable strategies, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in LEED coordination, strong knowledge of green building practices, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 / 7 years of experience in LEED management.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
• Familiarity with large-scale civil engineering project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the LEED Certification Process.
• Integrate sustainability goals into project specifications and construction methods.
• Ensure compliance with LEED certification requirements.

Skills

Sustainable construction practices

Green building codes

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management

LEED AP (Accredited Professional) credential

Tools

LEED Online

MS Office Suite

Job description

Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. We are a global player with Italian roots specializing in complex infrastructure : innovative and sustainable works that improve the lives of people. In over a century, we built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects. Webuild envisions, designs, and builds major works and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.

This position is part of the Connect 6ix project. Toronto's new Ontario Line subway is now under construction. The Connect 6ix consortium has a key role in this project, delivering the trains, the signaling system, and the operations, storage, and maintenance facility. Connect 6ix will also operate the Ontario Line for a 30-year term once it comes into service.

We are seeking an experience and proactive LEED Specialist to oversee the overall coordination and implementation of sustainability practices and ensure compliance with LEED certification requirements part of Ontario Line RSSOM Contract Scope of Work. The LEED Coordinator will work closely with the Connect 6ix technical, construction, and environmental teams to integrate sustainable strategies and documentation throughout the project lifecycle, being responsible for the final LEED Certification endorsement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing and coordinating the LEED Certification Process :
• Defining, coordinating, and overseeing all LEED requirements, documentation, and submittals.
• Ensuring that the right strategy and control measures are put in place in order to warranting the final project certification.
• Tracking the LEED credits and ensure compliance with the appropriate LEED rating system (e.g., LEED v4 for BD+C or LEED for Transit projects). Providing accurate reporting on the certification process.
• Acting as the liaison between the Connect 6ix project team, consultants, subcontractors, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) or relevant certification body.

Sustainability Integration :

• Collaborate with the Connect 6ix teams to ensure the integration of sustainability goals into project specifications, procurement packages, construction methods, materials, and subcontractor’s handover packages.
• Monitor implementation of green building strategies such as energy efficiency, water use reduction, sustainable materials, and waste management.

Documentation and Reporting :

• Maintain up-to-date LEED project documentation including credit tracking spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and required backup documentation.
• Prepare periodic reports on LEED status and present updates to the project team, LEED consultant and stakeholders.

Training and Communication :

• Provide sustainability and LEED-related training or guidance to Connect 6ix internal teams and subcontractors if required.
• Communicate LEED goals and progress clearly to all levels of the Connect 6ix project organization.

Compliance and Auditing :

• Ensure all LEED-related documentation meets audit requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning and measurement & verification activities required for achieving the LEED certification.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• LEED AP (Accredited Professional) credential required; specialty in BD+C preferred.
• Minimum 5 / 7 years of experience in LEED management and coordination on infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable construction practices and green building codes.
• Familiarity with project delivery methods in large-scale civil engineering projects (rail, transit, or heavy infrastructure preferred).
• Proficient in LEED Online, MS Office Suite, and relevant project management tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with other sustainability standards (e.g., Envision, WELL, ISO 14001).
• Knowledge of federal / state sustainability requirements for public infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience on a Design-Build or P3 (Public-Private Partnership) rail project.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At WeBuild, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.