Sustainability Project Manager

Kansas City, MO

As part of the Garver Buildings business line, the Sustainability Project Manager will support projects and initiatives of the Sustainability team. The Sustainability Project Manager will lead and manage building certification and compliance projects, including LEED certification, HPSB Guiding Principles validation, Fitwel, and other building frameworks.

Responsibilities will include:

Develop and implement strategies for sustainable design, operations, and best management practices
Manage various sustainable and healthy building projects for Federal and private sector clients
Collaborate and coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to maximize opportunities for implementing sustainable design and construction best practices for each project
Schedule and coordinate action items in alignment with sustainability project deliverables, while maintaining project budget and schedule
Lead sustainability charrettes and project meetings; participate in design review conferences
Develop and organize high-quality documentation and sustainability action plans in alignment with standard or rating system requirements
Review project documents, such as drawings, specifications, basis of design, construction submittals, etc., for compliance with project goals
Conduct research and technical analysis to support project teams and evolving sustainability metrics
Collaborate with different Garver business lines and regional offices on sustainable solutions and potential for growth
Develop and maintain client relationships within current markets and expand to new markets
Contribute project- and industry-related information for use in communications posts, marketing, and internal education materials
Embrace and promote sustainability company-wide as an integral part of Garver
Contribute feedback and create tools for increased efficiencies and project process improvement
Additional responsibilities to be defined based on individual's interests, skills, and sustainability expertise

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Architectural/ Engineering/ Construction, Building Sciences, Environmental Sciences or combination of school and work experience in related fields
2-5 Years of professional experience
Familiarity with sustainable and healthy building frameworks (LEED, Federal HPSB Guiding Principles, Green Globes, WELL, Fitwel, etc.)
Understanding of high-performance buildings and sustainable building strategies
Knowledge of the AEC industry and standards associated with sustainability and energy performance
Project management experience
LEED AP accreditation (LEED BD+C, ID+C, or O+M)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and independently driven
Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

Fitwel Ambassador accreditation and project experience encouraged but not required
WELL AP and project experience encouraged but not required
Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD
Familiarity with Energy Modeling software

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,000 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, buildings, construction, enterprise solutions, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 100 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

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