Brightworks Sustainability is one of the first sustainability consulting firms in the United States, focusing on helping clients implement operational sustainability programs. The Sustainable and Healthy Buildings Project Coordinator will support project delivery by managing documentation, collaborating with team members, and ensuring quality work is delivered to clients.
Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of documentation for green building certifications. Manage the upload of documentation to online portals
- Review documentation provided by external team members for completeness, clarity and quality and provide feedback internally that can be shared with external team
- Support regular LEED Contractor check-in calls. Compile meeting minutes and track ongoing documentation by others
- Assist in materials research and specification reviews
- Complete submittal reviews during construction phase to determine whether selected products meet the project's sustainability requirements as outlined in the specifications
- Perform analyses to evaluate project performance (e.g. indoor water use) against third-party standard sustainability metrics
- Miscellaneous research and tool development as directed
Skills
- Proactive communication, personal time management, organization, working with several different Consultants and above
- Knowledge and competency using project delivery software (Bluebeam, LEED Online, etc.)
- Basic knowledge and competency reading drawings and specs, product documentation (SDS, product certifications)
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, e.g., engineering, architecture, construction management, environmental science, sustainability, planning, or related disciplines. Relevant coursework or internships in sustainability, green building, or project management
- 0–2 years of experience in sustainability, consulting, construction, or related fields (internships, coursework, or volunteer work count). Familiarity with LEED, green building standards, or sustainability concepts
- In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, any combination of education, volunteer work, and professional experience that demonstrates the skills and qualifications needed for this role
- At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need for company sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Medical – Monthly Premium 100% Paid for Employee
- Dental - Monthly Premium 100% Paid for Employee
- Vision – Monthly Premium 100% Paid for Employee
- Life and Short-Term & Long-term Disability Insurance - Monthly Premiums 100% Paid for Employee
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off – starting at 4 weeks PTO accrual annually
- Paid holidays – 11 per year
- Paid Volunteer Time – 8 hours per year
- Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks family bonding leave for either parent, in addition to 6-8 weeks childbirth recovery
- 401(k) plan with many sustainable & socially equitable fund options
- Company 401(k) match
- Sustainable Commuting & Connectivity Subsidy
- Employee Fitness Benefit
- Hybrid schedules – 2 work-from-home days per week
- Flexible schedules
Company Overview
Recognized for advanced subject matter expertise, wide-ranging technical resources, creative problem-solving, and excellence in professional practice, Brightworks Sustainability is one of the most trusted sustainability consulting firms in the United States. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.brightworks.net/.