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Description
~ At Paladino, we consider sustainability to be the key driver of business value and competitive advantage. Established in 1994, Paladino and Company is an industry leading green building and sustainability consulting firm. ~
Our team of business analysts, organizational development experts, architects, engineers and building scientists advise clients on how to lift their sustainability initiatives to create transformational change in their organization and achieve meaningful results.
Our clients include PNC Financial Services Group, Verizon Wireless, Walgreens, Forest City Enterprises and U.S. Department of State.
A pioneer of the green building movement, Paladino and Company has been engaged with the US Green Building Council since its inception. We wrote the LEED Reference Guide, directed the LEED Pilot Program and have consulted on more than 1000 sustainable and LEED projects. We have helped numerous market leaders like Microsoft, HSBC, PNC Financial Services and The City of Seattle achieve results.
For more information about Paladino and Company, please visit our website.
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced professionals to join our Commissioning Team to manage and deliver building commissioning and sustainability consulting services to major clients of the firm.
This team player is experienced with building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Candidates must be highly detailed, responsive, dependable, and have good task prioritization and mentoring skills. Excellent external and internal client relationship management, big picture thinking and continuous learning skills are highly desired.
The technically knowledgeable candidate will be able to work well with diverse groups and interests and have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following: new or existing building commissioning, energy auditing, energy and water efficiency, and LEED green building rating systems. Some travel is expected.
Responsibilities
As a Commissioning Engineer, working in a fast-paced environment, you will:
- Lead the commissioning process on numerous, diverse projects at varying stages of development
- Provide commissioning process support including construction drawing review, on-site project inspections, MEP systems testing, project management, facility improvement measure development, and submittal reviews
- Analyze energy use in the built environment, conduct energy audits, and calculate energy conservation measures
- Conduct energy audits
- Deliver green building design and construction assistance/coaching
- Communicate ideas through structured message development and story lines, in multiple media types
- Draw on your multi-tasking ability to support multiple project teams and deliverables on schedule and on budget
- Produce LEED design, construction and operations deliverables and documentation
- Conduct technical analysis and quality control reviews of work produced by others (LEED credit compliance, lighting and ventilation calculations, materials recommendations, etc.)
- Identify and support the pursuit of new work
- Be present in the metro Washington DC real estate, facility management, or energy services marketplace
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- A degree in architectural or mechanical engineering, building science or other related field
Technical
5+ years professional experience with clear career progression and experience in green building, including:
- Mechanical engineering experience with strong knowledge of building HVAC systems
- Project management experience including managing to multiple schedules and budgets
- Advanced knowledge of high performance building design, construction, operations, and maintenance parameters and familiarity with at least one LEED rating system
- Strong technical writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Client Relationship, Project, and Self-Management
- Uses strong consulting skills to identify complexity in tasks and projects beyond the obvious
- Strong client service orientation; identifies client pain points and works collaboratively to provide solutions. Demonstrates ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations to individual clients and in training seminars; clearly and effectively communicating complex ideas and other business communications with minimal supervision
- Possesses strong communication skills (verbal and written) and a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style
- Knows how to ensure the task/project gets to 'done' on time and on budget, while meeting quality commitments
- Successfully delegates work to peers to meet deadlines and commitments
Project Team Management
- Experience working with and on teams of 10 or more individuals
- Conducts training and mentorship of less experienced peers to increase knowledge and performance levels in others
- Successfully delegates work to peers to meet deadlines and commitments
- A sense of humor and a knack for innovation and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- LEED Accredited Professional, Professional Engineer, Certified Commissioning Provider, BPI Building Analyst, and/or Certified Energy Manager
We Offier
We seek to attract, hire and retain the best Abundance Thinkers in the industry.
- Competitive compensation package
- Outstanding benefit offering that includes health insurance and company matched 401k
- Professional development allowances
- Green Ambassador philanthropic giving and volunteering program
- A talented and fun team passionate about creating abundance
- Sustainable working environment, new office opening in Tyson's Corner in July 2015 (seeking LEED v4 certification)
~ Paladino celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment. ~