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Project Coordinator – Green Building Certification

Sol design + consulting is looking for a versatile, hands-on professional with building knowledge and skills to provide design review and analysis, on-site inspections, testing and documentation as part of our green building certification team in our Cincinnati or Cleveland office. Meticulous evaluation, tracking and maintenance of certification data and documents throughout the course of projects is an essential requirement of this role. Sol is a growing business with learning opportunities and room for career advancement in sustainability.

Applicants must have a valid driver license and a vehicle. Applicants must also be a US Citizen, permanent resident, or be eligible to work in the US for at least three years.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects in multiple green certification programs including LEED, Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR, Passive House and other programs, often on tight deadlines.
• Review drawings and specifications to verify that sustainable measures are incorporated.
• Extract accurate data from project drawings for energy model input.
• Collect and organize all required documentation for certification from the project design and construction team, clients and other sources.
• Conduct construction site inspections and energy performance testing. This can require one or two travel days per week, and overnight travel about two nights per month.
• Pitch in to help colleagues and clients as needed in our small, rapidly growing business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• 1-3 years or more of experience in building design, construction or energy rating/consulting.
• Strong AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or other 3D design software skills.
• Aptitude for interpreting architectural drawings and construction specifications.
• LEED Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate, RESENET HERS Rater, BPI certification, NAHB Green Verifier certification preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and program concepts in written and verbal form to people at all levels.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for sustainability.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary is $45,000 - $60,000 depending on experience. Sol offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, limited life, and 401k employer contributions.

About Sol design + consulting

Sol design + consulting specializes in energy efficiency and green building certification services for multifamily and commercial developers, owners, builders and architects. Sol provides comprehensive green building services: certification guidance and documentation, energy modeling, testing and verification. We are a LEED for Homes Provider, and also work in ENERGY STAR, Enterprise Green Communities, NAHB National Green Building Standard, Passive House, Living Building Challenge and other state and local green certification programs.

The Sol team is a diverse group of architects, energy specialists and construction professionals committed to excellence in green building and bringing value to our projects. Our key point of differentiation is over 30 years of professional design and construction experience we bring to green building consulting.

Sol has completed more than 1,000 certification projects and 10,000 units in over 20 states internationally.  You can learn more about us at www.soldesignconsulting.com.

Next steps

If you meet the qualifications listed above and think you might be a good fit for this position, please send the following materials to info@solconsults.com:

• Your resume.
• A professional writing sample (1-3 paragraphs) in your email body about what attracts you to this position and how you think you will benefit our firm.
• At least two professional references.