Associate, Sustainability
HITT Contracting Inc.

Job Info

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Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Associate, Sustainability

Job Description:

HITT is seeking a Sustainability Associate to provide management to green building projects and support to corporate sustainability initiatives. The Sustainability Associate's primary role is to work closely with operations and design teams to support, manage, and submit LEED project documentation. This role will also be responsible for educating and engaging others in sustainable project execution- both internal and external to HITT. Additional tasks include helping to support internal HITT tool and resource development, as well as corporate responsibility projects and initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Sustainability.

Candidates must be passionate about environmental sustainability as well as workforce engagement and enjoy working in a team environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and strong project manager, detail-oriented, organized, high-performing, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Key to this position is the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for project teams, educating others on sustainable construction program requirements and best practices for successful project execution
  
• Review product submittals, document compliance, complete calculations, and develop and submit documentation for green building codes and third-party certifications such as LEED
  
• Act as HITT's liaison to external LEED facilitator on projects, attending progress meetings as required
  
• Participate in key construction progress meetings to ensure timely access to information and to report sustainability tracking efforts as needed
  
• Actively pursue technical knowledge related to all aspects of green building rating systems, sustainable construction approaches, environmental management, etc.
  
• Work collaboratively with internal and external project teams to execute projects, programs, and solve green building related project issues
  
• Educate project teams and subcontractors on green building requirements and execution
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Construction Management, Business, Marketing, Sustainability, etc.)
  
• Interest and experience with green building rating systems, carbon tracking and reporting, and employee engagement
  
• Current LEED AP BD&C or ID&C accreditation preferred but not required.
  
• 1-4 years managing LEED CI, LEED NC, and DC Green Code projects. Experience and working knowledge of LEED v4, WELL, LBC, Net Zero Energy, and other third-party building rating systems preferred but not required
  
• 1-4 years' experience working in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) field preferred but not required
  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starter comfortable working with limited supervision
  
• Confidence leading teams and collaborating with all levels within an organization
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Creative thinker with a positive can-do attitude
  
• Demonstrated strengths in problem solving and project management
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, LEED Online proficiency desired.
  

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.

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