Sustainability Project Manager

Salas O'Brien; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a full-time LEED Specialist to provide project management and technical expertise for LEED certification projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture or engineering and a LEED AP certification. You will engage with project teams to ensure successful sustainability assessments, with opportunities for growth in management and technical skills. Competitive salary between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• LEED AP with specialty required.
• 5 or more projects of Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Educate and engage the marketplace effectively.
• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Contribute to project’s LEED certification process.

Skills

Project Management

Technical customer service

Building sustainability rating systems

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Policy, or Environmental Studies

LEED AP with specialty

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full‑time LEED Specialist to provide technical expertise and Project Management for projects pursuing LEED certification under BD+C, ID+C, and O+M; Guiding Principles; Fitwel; WELL; SITES; Living Building Challenge; and Green Globes. This position will include additional management and technical training with the goal of reaching Team Leader level. We are looking for an energetic, fast learner who is detail oriented to join our growing company based in Atlanta, Georgia.

General Duties

• Educate and directly engage the marketplace by effectively communicating through written, verbal, and in‑person meetings with project teams and owners.
• Provide technical customer service support to project teams.
• Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of fellow Specialists through collaborative teamwork.
• Understand building‑related sustainability rating systems including forms, calculations, and documentation requirements for LEED.
• Opportunity to work with and learn more about the LEED, SITES, TRUE, GRESB, WELL, Fitwel, Parksmart, Living Building Challenge rating systems, including forms, calculations, documentation requirements, and how to apply the criteria to a project or the review of documentation for verification.
• Opportunity to work with ESG‑related forms, calculations, and documentation necessary for any clients also seeking third‑party verification.
• Work closely with our Decarbonization and Performance Testing teams involved with Life Cycle Assessments and IAQ testing.

Essential Functions After Initial Training Period

• Contribute to a project’s pursuit of LEED‑related certification by working as the Project Manager, guiding the project team through the entire certification process, from Strategic Development through Certification Award, possibly beyond Award for Recertification.
• Complete all necessary forms, annotations, and documentation required to document fulfilment of the rating system requirements.
• Wherever necessary, EGI Project Managers may rely on the documentation to be completed by other project team members, with obvious exceptions in the form of project drawings or engineering calculations.

Metrics For Success

• Meet individual project production metrics (quality, proficiency, efficiency, and timeliness).
• Achieve customer service satisfaction consistent with department goals.
• Demonstrate professional growth by advancing foundational and leadership competencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Policy, or Environmental Studies.
• LEED AP with specialty required.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical schedules, commissioning reports, and operational policies.
• Professional experience in reviewing, consulting, and/or conducting performance verification for projects pursuing LEED certification.
• Project Management experience for 5 or more projects.
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common construction methods, materials specification, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, landscape design, master planning, land use, zoning, urban development (preferred).
• Professional accreditation in additional rating systems a plus.
• Bi‑lingual fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, French or German a plus.
• Background with people‑management a plus.

Other Required Skills and Qualifications

• Passion and commitment to the EGI mission and culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing.
• Ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in a manner easily understood.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.
• Ability to work well both independently and in groups.
• Desire to be an integral part of a team effort.
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented and able to prioritize.
• Willingness to self‑initiate.
• Strong computer skills, high proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel.
• Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green business practices through various sustainability standards, tools and performance criteria.

Location

Remote

Travel

Minimal

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and company holidays, wellness programs and employee assistance resources, professional development support.

Benefits

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Third‑Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.