Project Sustainability Specialist

DPR Construction; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks a Sustainability Support role to assist project teams with green building initiatives and certification processes. You will help collect and report sustainability data, and provide guidance for field teams to implement sustainable practices on complex projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in related fields and 2–4 years of experience in construction or sustainability, with LEED Green Associate or WELL AP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, environmental studies, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction or sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supports sustainability documentation and certifications.
• Assists project teams with sustainability implementation.
• Collects project-level sustainability data and provides tools to field teams.

Skills

Sustainability data collection

Sustainability documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies

Job description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.Job Summary:Provides hands-on sustainability support to project teams to ensure compliance and performance. Assists with green building certifications and sustainability documentation. Supports data collection and reporting.Key Responsibilities:Supports sustainability documentation and certifications.Assists project teams with sustainability implementation.Collects project-level sustainability data.Provides tools and guidance to field teams.Supports issue resolution related to sustainability requirements.Education Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in construction management, environmental studies, or a related field required.Work Experience:2–4 years of experience supporting construction or sustainability initiatives required.Certifications and Licenses:LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or similar certification preferred.DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .