Associate Certifications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee green building certification projects within the Certifications Department, focusing mainly on LEED O+M and BD+C, IREM CSP, Fitwel, BREEAM, WELL, and BOMA.

• Assume responsibility for certification projects from initiation to final awards, including those that are already underway.

• Communicate technical requirements effectively through written correspondence, verbal updates, and in-person or virtual meetings with project teams, clients, and potential clients.

• Engage with clients via email or phone regarding specific tasks/projects, with supervisory support available as needed.

• Contribute to business development by assisting with outreach to internal ESG client teams and maintaining client engagement points.

• Monitor the Certifications Department email inbox and highlight priority or time-sensitive communications.

• Provide support for other certification tasks and ensure high-quality deliverables to meet both internal and external deadlines.

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to request quotes and arrange meetings for certification-related services, industry software, or products.

• Stay informed about current ESG industry news and trends to offer relevant recommendations to clients.

• Interface with third-party certification organizations and their representatives.

• Conduct quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) certification reviews of work completed by other team members.

• Maintain excellent time management, organization, and follow-through while juggling multiple projects and deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, urban planning, real estate, architecture, construction, engineering, or another sustainability-related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in the sustainability industry, with a minimum of 2 years specifically in green building certifications.

• Proven experience managing LEED v4/v4.1 O+M and/or BD+C projects.

• At least 1-2 of the following green building accreditations (listed in order of preference): LEED AP O+M, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, BREEAM AP or Assessor, WELL AP, ActiveScore & ModeScore AP, TRUE Advisor, SITES AP, and other industry-leading green building credentials.

• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously, including project documentation, meetings, note-taking, agendas, timelines, deadlines, follow-ups, research, memos, templates, and other pertinent project management skills from project initiation to final award.

• Familiarity with reviewing technical reports, such as ASHRAE Energy Audits, Indoor Air Quality Testing, ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Testing, etc.

• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret building floor plans, site plans, stacking plans, mechanical schedules, and other architectural documents.

• Technical knowledge of mechanical systems including lighting plans, mechanical schedules, systems of operation, material specifications, Excel spreadsheets, and more.

• Experience in public speaking and/or presenting project information to clients.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.

• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time.

• Paid parental leave.

• Additional vacation days based on tenure.

• Floating holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Referral Program.

• Bereavement Leave.

• Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships, and attendance at professional conferences.

• Monthly stipend for internet/food.

• Annual equipment allowance.

• Annual support allowance.

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and schedules with supervisor approval.

• 401K program with employer contributions and additional benefits!