Construction Management Sustainability Project Coordinator (LSNA-TX/VA/NC)
- Jacobs
- Richmond, Virginia
- Full Time
At Jacobs, we dont settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as welook intothe future with great optimism and focus. We dont settle until we give our best and know that were making a difference.
We're looking for aConstruction Management Sustainability Project Coordinator at our Northeast Houston, TX, and our Cary/Raleigh, North Carolina, and our Richmond, Virginia client area who will support the successful integration of sustainability and green building requirements throughout the construction phase of projects, who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients business. Join us and youll have the chance to work on projects focused on designing state of the art structures within Advanced Facilities. This role serves as a critical liaison between design teams, construction managers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure sustainability goalsparticularly LEED and related certification requirementsare effectively implemented, documented, and achieved. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around the world.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-taskingand collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and well help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Key responsibilities:
Sustainability & Certification Support
Support implementation and documentation of sustainability strategies to meet project goals, including LEED and other green building certifications.
Review product data submittals for compliance with sustainability requirements, especially as related to LEED material credits.
Track and maintain sustainability documentation in certification platforms (e.g., LEED Online and Green Badger).
Field Inspections & Audits
Conduct onsite waste management audits, erosion and sediment control (ESC) inspections, indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, and sustainable materials verification.
Coordinate corrective actions with construction teams and subcontractors to address deficiencies and maintain compliance.
Maintain organized field records, inspection reports, and photographic documentation.
Training & Collaboration
Support training efforts for subcontractors and project teams on sustainability requirements, waste procedures, material tracking, and best practices.
Act as a bridge between design intent and construction execution, assisting with interpretation of sustainability specifications and requirements.
Collaborate with project management teams to integrate sustainability tasks into construction schedules and workflows.
Reporting & Client Engagement
Develop and maintain monthly sustainability reporting dashboards, including metrics tracking, narrative summaries, and progress updates.
Communicate sustainability progress, challenges, and milestones to internal teams and clients.
Assist with client presentations and responses related to sustainability performance and certification status.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve sustainability processes, documentation efficiency, and field implementation.
Stay current on evolving sustainability standards, LEED updates, and construction best practices.
Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of construction-related experience, preferably with onsite exposure.
Working knowledge of LEED rating systems and sustainability requirements; experience reviewing material submittals for LEED compliance.
Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and submittal processes.
Prior experience supporting sustainability documentation or certification on commercial construction projects.
Ideally, youll also have:
Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Access, Outlook and Excel and project delivery and schedule management software tools.
LEED Green Associate or Accredited Professional certification preferred
Ability to communicate requirements and objectives to team members who are not familiar with LEED.
Ability to perform field inspections, audits, and data collection in active construction environments.
Experience with additional green building programs (e.g., WELL, Envision etc.).
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with dashboards or data tracking tools a plus.
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