LEED Project Coordinator

Sol design + consulting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k employer contributions

Limited life insurance

Job summary

Sol design + consulting is seeking a versatile Project Coordinator to support our green building certification team in Cincinnati or Cleveland. You will review designs, perform on-site inspections, collect certification data, and coordinate documentation across multiple certifications.

Applicants should have a relevant degree and 1–3+ years in building design or energy rating, with strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/Revit/SketchUp) and excellent communication. Travel required to projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 1–3 years or more of experience in building design, construction or energy rating/consulting.
• Aptitude for interpreting drawings and construction specs.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects in multiple green certification programs (LEED, ENERGY STAR, Passive House, etc.).
• Review drawings and specs to verify sustainable measures are included.
• Extract data from drawings for energy model input.
• Collect and organize documentation for certification from design/construction teams and clients.
• Conduct on-site inspections and energy performance testing; may require travel.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Project Coordinator – Green Building Certification

Sol design + consulting is looking for a versatile, hands‑on professional with building knowledge and skills to provide design review and analysis, on‑site inspections, testing and documentation as part of our green building certification team in our Cincinnati or Cleveland office. Meticulous evaluation, tracking and maintenance of certification data and documents throughout the course of projects is an essential requirement of this role. Sol is a growing business with learning opportunities and room for career advancement in sustainability.

Applicants must have a valid driver license and a vehicle. Applicants must also be a US Citizen, permanent resident, or be eligible to work in the US for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects in multiple green certification programs including LEED, Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR, Passive House and other programs, often on tight deadlines.
• Review drawings and specifications to verify that sustainable measures are incorporated.
• Extract accurate data from project drawings for energy model input.
• Collect and organize all required documentation for certification from the project design and construction team, clients and other sources.
• Conduct construction site inspections and energy performance testing. This can require one or two travel days per week, and overnight travel about two nights per month.
• Pitch in to help colleagues and clients as needed in our small, rapidly growing business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 1-3 years or more of experience in building design, construction or energy rating/consulting.
• Strong AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or other 3D design software skills.
• Aptitude for interpreting architectural drawings and construction specifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and program concepts in written and verbal form to people at all levels.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for sustainability.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $45,000 - $60,000 depending on experience. Sol offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, limited life, and 401k employer contributions.

Sol design + consulting specializes in energy efficiency and green building certification services for multifamily and commercial developers, owners, builders and architects.Sol provides comprehensive green building services: certification guidance and documentation, energy modeling, testing and verification. We are a LEED for Homes Provider, and also work in ENERGY STAR, Enterprise Green Communities, NAHB National Green Building Standard, Passive House, Living Building Challenge and other state and local green certification programs.

The Sol team is a diverse group of architects, energy specialists and construction professionals committed to excellence in green building and bringing value to our projects. Our key point of differentiation is over 30 years of professional design and construction experience we bring to green building consulting.

Sol has completed more than 1,000 certification projects and 10,000 units in over 20 states internationally. You can learn more about us at www.soldesignconsulting.com.