Sustainability Specialist - WELL

At Epsten Group, a Salas O'Brien company, 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 WELL and Fitwel 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 Sustainability Specialist to provide technical expertise for projects pursuing WELL certification, WELL at Scale, WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, and WELL Performance Ratings. Both Reviewer and Consulting work for projects attempting the same rating systems will apply. We are looking for an energetic, fast learner who is detail-oriented to join our growing company based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

Education and Training Requirements/Preferences:

• WELL AP certification required
• 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
• 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 WELL Certification, WELL Health Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, or WELL Performance Rating required
• Project Management experience preferred
• 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
• Experience with WELL at Scale consulting is a plus
• WELL Performance Testing Agent a plus
• 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 is a plus
  
  

Other Required Skills And Qualifications

• 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 a 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
  
  

Essential Functions

About the Sustainability Specialist Role

• Perform in-depth technical reviews and analyses of building design, construction, and operations for compliance with Sustainability rating systems on time with high quality to gain rating system proficiency.
• 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 of the building-related sustainability rating system including forms, calculations, and documentation requirements.
• Opportunity to learn more about the LEED, SITES, TRUE, Fitwel, and Living Building Challenge rating system, including forms, calculations, documentation requirements, and how to apply the criteria to a project or the review of documentation for verification.
  
  

Essential Functions After Initial Training Period

• Contribute to a project’s pursuit of a sustainability-related certification by working as the Project Manager, guiding the project team through the entire certification process, from Strategic Development through Certification Award, possibly beyond Award for Recertification.
• Complete all necessary forms, annotations, and documentation required to document fulfillment of the rating system requirements.
• Wherever possible, EGI Project Managers do not rely on the documentation to be completed by other project team members, with obvious exceptions in the form of project drawings or engineering calculations.
• Perform in-depth technical reviews and analyses of building design, construction, and operations for compliance with building-related sustainability rating systems on time with high quality.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) review of work done by other Specialists.
• Participate in Business Development activities such as networking, speaking engagements, and written content for marketing purposes.
• Track performance metrics and career development goals toward achieving Associate distinction within the company for all eligible employees.
  
  

Metrics For Success

• Meet individual review production metrics (quality, efficiency, and timeliness)
• Achieve customer service satisfaction consistent with department goals
• Demonstrate professional growth by advancing foundational and leadership competencies
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.