Sustainability Specialist, Mission Critical
El Paso, TX, US
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.
Role Summary
The Sustainability Specialist will support the sustainability function, improving and communicating sustainability resources to project teams aligned with project and organizational strategy and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of client and program data. This role will also collaborate with sustainability leaders to review and align sustainability strategy with industry best practices. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
- Career Path: Sustainability Specialist 2
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE
- Participates in the creation and implementation of sustainability plans and strategies across the assigned scope of work
- Ensures data is accurate, collaborates with project teams to investigate and validate various sustainability related data sources
- Assists in the development of resources covering sustainability best practices for project teams
- Leverages knowledge and experience with construction and sustainability practices to recommend improvements or identify emerging best practices for implementation
- Researches latest trends in sustainability within the construction industry
- Collaborates with project teams on smaller or less complex projects to introduce sustainability tools and methodology as needed
- Tracks deliverables, KPIs and other metrics related to sustainability across work program
- Prepares reports and presentations for sustainability leadership, project teams or clients
- Maintains and updates documentation for sustainability building certifications such as LEED
- Learns and understands business and project plans to effectively support integration of sustainability practices
- Acts as a day-to-day contact for any miscellaneous ‘green building’ related items
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
- Ability to conduct effective presentations both internally and externally
- Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
- Working knowledge of green building frameworks (LEED, Green Globes), familiarity with WELL/Fitwel preferred
- Knowledge of LEAN construction principles
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
- Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelors’ degree in Sustainability, architecture, construction engineering or related field (Required)
- In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered
Experience
- 0-2 years sustainability or construction management experience (Required)
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- May require periods of overnight travel
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
- May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
- Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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Nearest Major Market: El Paso