Sustainability Coordinator

~ Lionakis is a multi-discipline design firm - architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, graphics, and sustainability - that is focused on delivering high-quality and inspirational projects in several core markets, including Civic, Commercial, Education, and Healthcare. ~

Founded in 1909, Lionakis is a firm built on the values of relationships, performance, and design. Our continuous commitment to these ideals has led us to be nationally ranked in both Engineering News-Record's Top Design Firms and Top Green Design Firms publications.

We are also nationally recognized as one of the 2013 and 2014 Best Firms to Work For in both Architecture and Multi-Discipline Firm categories by ZweigWhite. Most recently, we were the honored recipient of the 2014 AIA California Council Firm Mentorship Award. 

• Relationships-Over 80% of our projects come from repeat clients. We believe they are a testament to our success.
• Performance-Lionakis is ranked in the top 30 of California's leading architectural firms.
• Design-We bring our clients' visions to reality through creativity, technology, and sustainable design solutions. At the heart of our solutions is a passion for designs that work. 

Position Overview 

We are currently seeking an entry level Sustainability Coordinator to join our Northern California Sustainability team. This position is based in our Sacramento office.

This individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a design field (i.e. Sustainable Building, Environmental Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field). Recent graduates with studies focused in sustainability will be considered based on experience. 

Responsibilities  

Essential Functions: 

• Assist and document the LEED process on multiple projects and project types.
• Assist project teams with LEED rating system selection.
• Support and monitor LEED goals and responsibilities.
• Assist and perform technical analysis that supports LEED project goals.
• Assist in LEED documentation process by creating and uploading documents to LEED Online.
• Perform QA/QC coordination across all team members LEED documentation.
• Coordinate with the GBCI throughout review process.
• Monitor and support LEED project GBCI Certification Closeout. 

Note: While this position is primarily LEED based, there will be opportunities to get involved with firm wide design and operational sustainability goals.

Qualifications 

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in a design field (i.e. Sustainable Building, Environmental Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field).
• Intermediate skills in MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with LEED Online preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability and LEED as well as other rating systems such as CHPS, Living Building Challenge or others.
• Intermediate skills in Revit preferred.
• Ability to prioritize task and deadlines while working on multiple projects.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Attention to detail. 

Compensation 

More good reasons to join us: 

• We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package. 
• Lionakis promotes employee development at all levels by emphasizing mentoring and formal training. 
• Our Emerging Professionals (EP) Program was designed to provide employees seeking professional licensure with the necessary knowledge, tools, and support to achieve their goals. 
• The Lionakis Foundation is an employee-driven, charitable-giving program that provides a voice for our employees in our corporate giving, promoting volunteerism and personal giving through our matching funds program, and working to build better communities through our collective efforts. 

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