Certification Manager

Be part of an exciting organization that is transforming an industry for the betterment of business and the environment!

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization of over 14,000 corporate and organizational members from every sector of the building industry united to transform the building marketplace to sustainability, is currently seeking an experienced professional to oversee daily operations of a LEED certification team (the staff who process LEED applications and oversee the timely delivery of high-quality LEED reviews to customers).

Position Overview:

Responsbilities include HR aspects of staff supervision, hiring, and training, team workload management, oversight of review consultants, maintenance of good customer service, planning and executing team meetings, resolving challenging issues and tough customers, improving internal tools and processes, advocating for team needs to senior management, and thinking strategically about future needs. This person will also advise in reshaping team workflows for the next year and developing new LEED certification processes.

As Certification Manager, this professional is responsible for managing the LEED certification review process, coordinating the efforts of the review team, and serving as a point of contact for the project team. S/he strives to maintain equity, precedent, and technical rigor as it applies to LEED Certification.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Communicates job expectations and standards, clearly assigning responsibility for tasks and decisions
• Distributes the workload fairly, delegates appropriately
• Provides specific performance feedback in a timely manner, providing guidance, praise, direction and/or discipline as appropriate
• Supports employee development efforts by providing challenging assignments, setting stretching objectives and/or providing coaching and training
• Takes the time to listen to other's ideas, suggestions, problems and concerns
• Develops sound plans to assure the achievement of objectives, determining the length and complexity of tasks, processes and projects
• Is prepared for, anticipates, and effectively deals with issues and obstacles
• Monitors project or process timetables, milestones and deliverables ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Effectively manages multiple competing priorities

Related Organizational Goals and Objectives:

• Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green building practices through LEED standards, tools and performance criteria. Offer a comprehensive portfolio of programs including technical tools and services supporting LEED products to meet the diverse needs of the building industry.
• Deliver customer service that is professional, timely and targeted to the customer's needs.
• Provide Council with technical experience and knowledge as a design professional.
• Streamline LEED certification processes and procedures among consultants and committees.
• Create tools and methods to facilitate communication among both review and project teams, saving time and using resources most effectively.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Masters of Architecture or Engineering with 2-5 years of professional practice experience
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams
• Team-building and supervisory skills with a minimum of two years of supervisory experience
• Energetic, detail-oriented, comfortable handling multiple tasks, able to prioritize
• Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks and good organizational, written, communication and computer skills (MS Office: Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Passion for and commitment to USGBC's mission

Compensation:  includes an excellent benefits package. The package includes 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.

To Apply: 

Please email resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for or fax, attn: E. Tarring.