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Smith Seckman Reid, Inc

Sustainability Consultant Project Manager

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,


A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.

We are seeking a

Sustainability Consultant / Project Manager

responsible for working with clients to achieve their high-performance design and sustainable project goals. This challenging and rewarding position includes leading project sustainability consulting activities, project management, technical calculations and reporting, energy analysis, interacting with the design team to ensure goals are being designed to meet the client's needs, task management, verifying green code requirements are being met, and generally supporting our senior staff in efforts related to energy and sustainability consulting.

Key Responsibilities:Consults to clients on a range of sustainability criteria for green buildings (energy, water, materials, IAQ)Manages sustainability consulting projects to meet the client's goals and internal project performance metricsAnalyzes, reviews, and/or consults on project documentation of energy-related systems found in architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings and specificationsDevelops sustainability reports and deliverables per contract requirementsCommunicates effectively with clients and colleagues (in-person and electronic) to build relationships and deliver projectsConducts sustainability or energy charrettes to guide the client through design and constructionCalculates and documents green building credits to submit for reviewResearches project sites to document green building certification projectsSupports development marketing materials to illustrate services offered and case study projectsDevelops a professional rapport with colleagues and clientsContinuously reviews code and policy updates/addendums to see if any are applicable to a current projectPerforms take-offs of design documents for pertinent energy performance and sustainability criteriaReviews project submittals to confirm compliance with project specificationsContributes to presentations on the green building certification process and/or credit requirements to educate clients and colleaguesParticipates in sustainability Charrettes to guide the client through design and constructionEngages in local events (e.g., USGBC or CMAA events) to promote the company's services and presence in applicable markets and organizationsCoordinates project work with team to complete deadlines on schedule

Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in relevant field: engineering, architecture, building science, or related discipline of studyPassion for sustainability and energy efficiency in the built environment4+ years of sustainability and energy consulting experienceLEED AccreditationKnowledge of WELL, Fitwell, Living Building ChallengeKnowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) softwareKnowledge of sustainable building practicesUnderstanding of the commercial design and construction processTime management skillsProject management skillsTechnical writing skillsJudgement and decision-making skillsStrong interpersonal skillsSelf-motivationUp to 20% travel, depending on project demands / location

Preferred (but not required) qualifications:Experience with energy modeling software simulation programs (e.g., TraneTrace, IES)Ability to perform energy consulting using industry software to assess code compliance and high-performance designKnowledge of HVAC systems, loads, and controlsWELL Accreditation

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerEOE Disability/VeteranOur mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

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