25 Professional SB Environmental Sustainability

Bechtel Global Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability options

401K with matching

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a LEED Specialist to support LEED certification from design through construction. You will maintain credit trackers, gather documentation, and assist project teams with routine LEED requirements and submissions.

You will work under LEED lead guidance, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and external consultants while ensuring accuracy and compliance with credit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in relevant field.
• Experience supporting building design, construction, sustainability, or green certification is preferred.
• Experience on large, complex, or industrial projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain LEED credit trackers, action logs, document registers, meeting notes, and status reports.
• Collect supporting information from engineering, procurement, construction, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Check submissions for completeness and alignment with credit requirements.
• Organize and upload approved documentation in LEED Online or designated systems.
• Assist with reviews of specifications, submittals, product data, calculations, and construction records.
• Coordinate follow-up on missing or inconsistent documentation; escalate risks as needed.
• Prepare draft narratives, templates, meeting materials, and responses for approval.
• Provide training materials to project personnel unfamiliar with LEED docs.
• Support tracking for topics like waste, IAQ, erosion controls, low-emitting materials.

Skills

LEED knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Microsoft 365

LEED Online

Reading specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, environmental science, sustainability, or related field

Tools

LEED Online

Microsoft 365

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world\u2019s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers\u2019 objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

The LEED Specialist supports the LEED Coordinator in the implementation of project LEED certification requirements from design through construction and certification. Working under the direction of the LEED Coordinator, LEED Manager, or Sustainability Manager, the position maintains credit trackers, gathers and reviews supporting documentation, assists project teams and contractors with routine LEED requirements, and helps prepare complete, accurate submissions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain LEED credit trackers, action logs, document registers, meeting notes, and status reports using established project tools and procedures.


• Collect supporting information from engineering, procurement, construction, contractors, consultants, and suppliers as required.


• Check submissions for completeness and alignment with defined credit and documentation requirements.


• Organize and upload approved documentation in LEED Online or other designated systems under the direction of the responsible LEED lead.


• Assist with routine reviews of specifications, submittals, product data, calculations, and construction records for assigned LEED credits.


• Coordinate follow-up on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation and elevate unresolved issues or potential credit risks to the LEED Coordinator or Sustainability Manager.


• Prepare draft credit narratives, templates, meeting materials, progress summaries, and responses for review and approval by the responsible lead.


• Provide training materials to support project personnel and contractors who are less familiar with LEED documentation procedures, forms, and evidence requirements.


• Support construction-phase tracking for assigned topics such as waste, indoor air quality, erosion and sediment controls, low-emitting materials, and material sourcing, as applicable to the project credit strategy.


• Maintain orderly, auditable records and follow project document control, quality, and confidentiality requirements.


• Perform other LEED and sustainability support assignments consistent with the role.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field and relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience consistent with company staffing practices.


• Experience supporting building design, construction, sustainability, or green building certification activities is preferred.


• Experience on large, complex, or industrial projects is beneficial.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of LEED rating systems, credit documentation, and certification workflows.


• LEED Green Associate required; LEED AP BD+C credential preferred.


• Ability to read and review design specifications, material submittals and construction documents at a level appropriate to assigned credits.


• Strong document management, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.


• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet established deadlines with guidance.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.


• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications; familiarity with LEED Online and project document management systems preferred.


• Ability to identify gaps and risks, ask appropriate questions, and elevate matters requiring technical judgment or project decisions.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world\u2019s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of \"One Team\", respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]