LEED Senior Specialist

At Epsten Group, we pride ourselves on being a pioneer for sustainability in the built environment. Sustainability is in our DNA– it’s the right thing to do for future generations and the legacy we leave behind. We maintain the front-line of sustainability, spreading the word globally and investing locally. We are a JUST Label company with a focus on social equity in how we operate our business, as well as the health and well-being of our employees through our LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, and Just.

certifications.

Industry pioneers to our core, we push the boundaries by walking many clients through their own firsts. Our services remain flexible to meet the growing demand for a sustainable, healthier future. Our team strives to create a global impact surrounding green initiatives and maintains a company culture that reflects this. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equity and have recruited top talent from all over the globe.

With office flexibility and a work-life balance, we accommodate individual preferences, believing that freedom, respect, and creativity lead to happiness and prosperity.

We are seeking a full-time LEED Specialist to provide technical expertise and Project Management for projects pursuing LEED certification under BD+C, +C, and O+M;
Guiding Principles;
Fitwel; WELL; SITES;
Living Building Challenge; and Green Globes. This position will include additional management and technical training with the goal of reaching Team Leader level. We are looking for an energetic, fast learner who is detail oriented to join our growing company based in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties:
  Architecture (architecture, construction, landscape architecture, interior design), Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural), Policy, or Environmental Studies
• LEED AP with specialty required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, sections, site plans, construction specifications, mechanical schedules, commissioning reports and operational policies required
• Professional experience in reviewing, consulting, and/or conducting performance verification for projects pursuing LEED certification required
• Project Management experience for 5 or more projects required
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with one or more of the following building operations topics: common construction methods, materials specification, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, landscape design, master planning, land use, zoning, urban development preferred
• Professional accreditation in additional rating systems a plus: LEED AP with Specialty, SITES AP, TRUE Advisor, Parksmart Advisor, LFA, or Fitwel Ambassador
• Bi-lingual fluency in Portuguese, Spanish, French, or German a plus
• Background with people-management a plus

• Passion and commitment to the EGI mission and culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical writing
• 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 in groups
• Desire to be an integral part of a team effort
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
• Willingness to self-initiate
• Strong computer skills, with high proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel
• Encourage and accelerate global adoption of green business practices through various sustainability standards, tools and performance criteria

• Educate and directly engage the marketplace by effectively communicating through written, verbal, and in-person meetings with project teams and owners
• Provide technical customer service support to project teams
• Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of fellow Specialists through collaborative teamwork
• Understanding…