Sustainability Specialist (Boulder, Colorado)

Boulder Associates is a design firm specializing in healthcare, senior living, science + technology and workplace that helps clients align facility investments with business strategies and goals. Our staff of architects and interior designers share a belief in the power of design to enrich lives. Our integrated, multidisciplinary approach combines the talents of our architects, interior designers, design researchers, sustainability experts, and operational excellence consultants to help solve our clients’ most pressing needs.Sustainability is fundamental to Boulder Associates, both in how we design and in how we run our business. We walk the walk through our Sustainable Business Practices Policy and promote environmental stewardship across our project portfolio. Our dedicated Director of Sustainable Design guides and supports the activities of our offices in Boulder, Charlotte, Dallas, Irvine, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Seattle, and is running out of capacity as we grow! We are looking for someone to join her full-time to support this effort and make our work even more sustainable, resilient, and healthy!Position Overview:We are seeking a full-time Sustainable Design Specialist to join our growing firm and work directly with our Director of Sustainable Design to drive sustainability initiatives across the firm. Our ideal candidate will be based within a commutable range of the Boulder, CO area and be willing to travel periodically to our studios across the country. As a Sustainable Design Specialist, you will be actively involved in LEED certification administration and coordination, project analytics, and staff education.Duties & Responsibilities:* Manage LEED projects, create LEED documentation; oversee documentation created by others.* Work with project teams to identify relevant strategies and implement them.* Train staff and assist with creation of inward- and outward-facing educational pieces related to sustainability and resilience.* Assist with firmwide reporting for AIA 2030 Commitment and A&D Materials Pledge.* Help us to tell our story and share our knowledge through BA’s intranet, website, and social media accounts.Required Experience and Attributes:* Professional degree in a design or construction-related field (architecture, interior design, engineering, sustainable design, construction management).* LEED AP with specialty.* 3-5 years relevant experience within the AEC industry.* LEED project coordination experience on a minimum of 3 completed and certified projects.* Attention to detail and a drive to learn.* Strong organizational skills.* Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently.*

Accountable and results oriented.*

Articulate and comfortable public speaker.*

Effective communicator and collaborator, both in person and virtually and both written and verbally.Preferred Experience:* Healthcare and/or science + technology project experience.* Energy modeling, life cycle assessment, daylight analysis, or other relevant assessments to support high performance design (cove.tool, One Click LCA, Tally, Rhino, Grasshopper, Python, PowerBI, Ladybug tools, etc.).* Experience creating training and educational materials.* Experience or accreditation in other relevant rating systems (WELL, Fitwel, LBC, SITES).Physical requirements needed to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:* Ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, phone and perform repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (notetaking); reading and analyzing written material* Ability to sit for long periods; stand, sit, reach, bend, lift up to thirty (30) lbs* Ability to express or exchange ideas to impart information to the public and internal employees and to convey detailed instructions accurately and quickly

The MINIMUM salary for this exempt-level position is equivalent to an annual salary of $80,000, depending on experience, and is eligible for bonuses. We offer employees a flexible work environment, paid relocation and a full benefits package including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer match and paid vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time.How to apply:Complete the online application and submit your cover letter, resume and portfolio here: https://www.boulderassociates.com/careers/ .Thank you for your interest in our firm!