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Senior Associate, Green Building Consulting Firm
Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
Richmond, VA

Senior Level, Consulting, Full Time

Background of Firm: Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC (SDC) was established in October 2002. For over five years we have served as the area's leaders in delivering high-quality green building consulting to developers, architects/engineers and builders, including expert green building/ LEED™ Green Building Rating System technical consulting and process management. In addition, SDC offers a variety of professional development trainings including a full training program for those preparing to attain LEED professional accreditation.

Overview of Position: Provide management and project team leadership in SDCís branch office in Washington, DC overseeing administration, H. R. management, green building project and training management and the associated teams, and coordination of office-specific fiscal reporting activities. Develop improvements to existing and new consulting services. Participate in company strategic planning and long term growth plans.

Responsibilities:
Experience providing leadership and developing all areas of the operation of an organization/branch office, Ability to develop and retain a professional consulting team,
Ability to prioritize project tasks as needed to maintain continued progression of projects, Proficiency in green building general concepts, the LEED Rating System and the commercial green building industry, Proficiency in navigating architectural and engineering drawings and specifications, Familiarity with the USGBC website and LEED-Online, Familiarity with interaction between LEED and different building types and familiar with USGBC credit interpretation requests, Proficiency in design and construction sequencing, and experience in all phases of project delivery, Exceptional building-related technical skills a plus, High level of multiple types of intelligence,

Exceptional command of information ranging from the day-to-day details to the big picture, Focused on all aspects of branch office success, Flexibility to move swiftly between job functions, Outstanding communication skills, Comfortable with public speaking; able to appropriately represent office and company, Familiar with principles of marketing to further SDCís presence in the marketplace, Ability to oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the office.


Qualifications:
Must be degreed in and have a minimum of 20 years experience in the building industry to provide staff management and project team leadership in green building / LEEDÆ consulting projects. Masters preferred in program related to the building industry such as Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management or Facilities Management. Candidate should have a minimum of 10 years experience specific to project management in a related field with substantial staff supervisory and senior level management experience. LEED professional accreditation required. Experience in a consulting firm setting a plus. To forward a resume and cover letter, go to Careers at www.sustaindesign.net.


Compensation and Other Details:
Full benefits / salary negotiable

How to apply:
careers@sustaindesign.net


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