Energy Team Lead, LEED Certification

The Green Building Certification Institute is assembling a dynamic, integrated team of green building specialists to provide technical expertise for LEED certification and the advancement of the LEED Rating Systems.

Position Overview:

Each Team Lead manages a team of professional LEED Certification Reviewers and serves as a primary technical subject matter expert for the evaluation of projects pursuing LEED Certification. This individual draws on cross-cutting knowledge of, and direct experience with, the suite of LEED Rating Systems to serve as a resource and problem-solver for technical issues pertaining to LEED.

2 Team Leads are currently sought in the Energy area.

Individuals with specific language skills strongly preferred: (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Arabic).

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review project documentation for prerequisites and credits for compliance with LEED requirements
• Provide expert review of EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance, and related credits
• Educate the LEED marketplace through comments and technical advice to project teams
• Perform quality control (QC) review of work performed by other GBCI LEED Certification Reviewers and external review teams
• Provide technical support as needed to the LEED Customer Service team
• Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of fellow LEED Certification Reviewers through collaborative teamwork
• Collaboratively manage staff by providing direction, training and mentoring
• Work with other Team Leads and the GBCI Quality Team to ensure technically rigorous, accurate, consistent and timely completion of LEED certification reviews
• Educate the LEED marketplace through comments and technical advice to project teams
• Develop enhancements and improvements to LEED and the certification review process based on personal knowledge and vision, or user feedback
• Develop, review, and refine LEED programs, policies and plans, as well as specific LEED credit language and reference materials
• Maintain currency of expertise by staying abreast of new and developing industry issues and trends
• Along with other GBCI management, develop budgets, track metrics and assist with strategic planning process
• Perform administrative tasks related to staff management as necessary (e.g., timesheet and expense report approval, annual performance assessments, etc.)

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and refining LEED programs, policies and plans, as well as specific LEED credit language and reference materials
• Assist in conceiving and developing improvements to LEED and the certification review process based on personal knowledge and vision, or user feedback
• Liaise with USGBC Technical Development team, LEED Technical Advisory Groups, USGBC Resource Development team, USGBC Education team, GBCI Credentialing team, and other internal and external groups as needed
• Maintain currency of expertise by staying abreast of new and developing industry issues and trends
• Senior candidates will assist with mentoring other team members and will provide other limited team management duties
• Other duties as assigned

Employee Supervision:

• Manage and supervise a team of up to 10 people

Related Organizational Goals and Objectives:

• Support GBCI's mission to become the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green building performance and practice globally
• 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
• Provide technical expertise to other departments in the organization
• Streamline LEED certification processes and procedures among consultants and committees

Qualifications:

Education and Training Requirements/Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in mechanical or energy engineering or equivalent
• Professional engineer license preferred
• CEM certification preferred
• LEED AP required upon hire; with specialty preferred (BD+C, ID+C, O+M)
• LEED Certification Reviewer certificate preferred (required after hire)

Specific Experience Includes:

• Minimum 2 years direct professional experience in mechanical system design, energy modeling, commissioning and/or energy auditing
• Direct experience with at least 10 energy models for commercial projects by consulting on, creating or reviewing compliance with ASHRAE Std. 90.1, California's Title-24 or equivalent local code
• Experience with a variety of high-performance building projects, including LEED projects
• Direct experience using energy modeling programs for commercial buildings (eQuest, EnergyPro, Trace, HAP, Visual DOE, etc.) and understanding of their input and output summary documentation
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications and operational policies
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common environmental building codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62, ASHRAE 55, Title 24, IPMVP Vol. III, IESNA RP-33, ASHRAE 189, IECC)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
• Experience serving in technical consultative role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in manner that is easily understood
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
• Ability to work well both independently and on teams
• Willingness to self-initiate
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office suite and LEED Online
• Passion and commitment to USGBC mission required

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

To Apply: 

Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email or fax, attn: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.