Sustainability Coordinator

Moseley Architects, a well established 180-person architectural and engineering services firm, with 6 locations in Virginia and North Carolina, is devoted to providing design and construction administration services to public sector clients, focusing on buildings for higher education; K-12 education; government; as well as justice and public safety.

Moseley Architects serves communities that expect well-designed buildings, which effectively meet their needs and support their goals. As such, the firm has responded with schools and collegiate buildings that enhance the educational experience; with courthouse architecture that conveys the central importance of the law; with government buildings that effectively promote the delivery of services to citizens; and with law enforcement and correctional buildings that facilitate protecting the public's safety.

Additionally, Moseley Architects has emerged as a leader in sustainable and high performance design. This accomplishment reflects a strong commitment to green design at the core of the firm's practice.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Sustainability Coordinator to join our Sustainability + Design Team. This particular full-time employment opportunity is located in our Richmond, Virginia office.

Responsibilities:

This position will require relentless dedication to the following:

1) LEED project management - design phases:

• Coordinate and conduct LEED orientation workshops for Owner
• Participate in design charrettes to promote high performance design alternatives
• Coordinate and conduct project team meetings during design to identify appropriate LEED objectives
• Prepare "Memorandum of Conference" documents for LEED meetings
• Register projects with GBCI and prepare general project information
• Assist in selection of commissioning agent, acoustical consultants, and others depending on project
• Research products, technologies, and credit approaches; share knowledge between project teams
• Develop/prepare Owner-specific LEED documentation (OPR, recycling, IAQ management plans)
• Assist project team members in developing/preparing discipline-specific LEED documentation
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure that LEED deadlines are met and proper coordination between team members occurs for prerequisites and applicable credits
• Review documentation provided by project team members prior to submission to GBCI
• Review and edit specifications for adherence to LEED objectives
• Maintain organization of documentation
• Administer the LEED application process using LEEDonline, serve as liaison to GBCI for team member questions, CIRs, and review comments

2) LEED project management - construction phase:

• Attend pre-bid conference to explain LEED requirements to potential bidders
• Attend pre-construction conference to develop LEED strategies with awarded Contractor
• Conduct site visits to monitor GC compliance with LEED objectives
• Attend construction progress meetings to monitor GC compliance with LEED objectives
• Review LEED construction submittals and Contractor's LEEDonline updates
• Prepare site visit reports, maintain and communicate "issues" log
• Review documentation provided by general contractor/subcontractors and commissioning agent prior to submission to GBCI
• Maintain organization of documentation
• Administer the LEED application process using LEEDonline, serve as liaison to GBCI for team member questions, CIRs and review comments

3) Maintenance of institutional knowledge-base:

• Develop tools, example documentation and templates to make LEED process easier and more efficient for each team member
• Keep current with USGBC and GBCI rating system & credentialing changes
• Provide resources for staff seeking to earn or maintain LEED credentials
• Maintain and improve organization of reference materials for ease of access
• Share and discuss new findings with sustainability team through e-mails and monthly meetings (as well as Intranet articles for whole firm when appropriate)

4) Marketing:

• Develop "green" marketing materials when needed/requested (ex. RFQ's, mailers, press releases)
• Coordinate with Client Services to provide information for LEED project sheets and keep current
• Prepare materials for, and set up displays at, conferences/events
• Develop presentations and lead tours for events
• Assist with proposal development as needed for projects with sustainability goals

5) Research:

• Gather project energy, water, and post-occupancy comfort/health data for cost and benefit studies
• Coordinate post-occupancy survey implementation
• Organize and analyze energy and water data
• Analyze current green building cost/benefit studies

6) Office-wide sustainability:

• Participate in studio meetings to identify projects with potential LEED or sustainability objectives
• Assist with use of Sustainability Checklists as requested by Project Managers
• Promote office-wide awareness of environmental issues and initiatives
• Assist in the development of company-wide sustainability initiatives/policies

7) Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend job interviews, on an as needed basis
• Deliver public presentations, on an as needed basis
• Participate in planning studies
• Identify technical issues and establish a "Moseley approach" to solving them
• Assist in training/mentoring for sustainability coordinators
• Facilitate learning opportunities with consulting firms

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or related subject is required. Work experience in design or construction industries preferred. Proficiency in LEED® Green Building Rating Systems (LEED-NC, LEED-EBOM, and LEED for Homes) and the desire to work as part of a project team a must.

For the position of Sustainability Coordinator, the successful candidate will exhibit a keen desire to stay current with state of the art "sustainable" design and construction strategies, especially in a higher education setting.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are desired, along with the ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment with little oversight. Can-do attitude and enthusiasm are necessary as is strict attention to details, organization, and the ability to work quickly and efficiently.

To Apply:

To learn more about our firm and to apply on-line, please visit our website. If you believe that you can successfully handle these responsibilities and be an asset to our Sustainability + Design team, you may also e-mail your cover letter and a targeted resume, which summarizes your qualifications. 

3200 Norfolk Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Attn: Human Resources

Moseley Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer.