Brightworks Sustainability is a leading sustainability consulting firm in the United States, dedicated to helping clients implement operational sustainability programs. The Sustainable Buildings Project Analyst will support sustainability and green building certification projects, manage documentation, and collaborate with project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain and submit green building certification documentation under the supervision of senior team members. Analyze and interpret data as needed. Identify trends and opportunities to streamline documentation efforts
- Lead regular LEED Contractor check-in calls. Engage with design and construction teams throughout all project phases under the guidance of senior team members
- Perform materials research, coordinate specification review, and provide Division 1 Sustainability specification sections
- Complete submittal reviews during construction phase to determine whether selected products meet the project's sustainability requirements as outlined in the specifications
- Review project drawings and specifications for green building compliance
- Perform analyses to evaluate project performance (e.g., indoor water use) against third-party standard sustainability metrics
- Review draft deliverables completed by Coordinators, including drawings reviews, specification reviews, LEED Online documentation, meeting minutes, and other work as needed
- Compile meeting minutes and track ongoing documentation
- Train Coordinators and answer questions as needed
Skills
- Thorough understanding of green building and sustainability certification programs and timelines
- Knowledge and competency using project delivery software (Bluebeam, LEEDOnline, etc.)
- Knowledge and competency reading drawings and specifications, product documentation (SDS, product certifications)
- This position requires 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
- 1-3 years of experience in a complementary field of green building or sustainability project management
- 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/.