Sustainability Coordinator at Michael Baker International in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE

Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics - "success" to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients' expectations to "Make a Difference."

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Sustainability Coordinator to join our growing team in the Pittsburgh (Moon Township), PA office. The candidate must demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong understanding of AEC sustainability practices, and a thorough understanding of construction documents and constructability. With a current focus on growing Federal, Department of Defense, and International project opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Healthcare, Higher Education, Private Commercial, Transit, and Aviation, candidate will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems engineers.

• Support the implementation of sustainability policies and programs for clients, the Pittsburgh AE practice, and AE offices company-wide
• Conduct technical reviews of internal sustainability tracking and documentation tools, updating as required
• Accept project assignments from the Sustainability Manager
• Implement project-specific sustainability plans, coordinating with all team members to ensure client successfully achieves targeted sustainability goals in a timely manner
• Support and monitor sustainability goals and responsibilities throughout project timelines
• Lead the sustainability documentation process for projects, assigning responsibilities and uploading documents to the third-party tools (e.g. LEED Online) used to track compliance
• Perform QA/QC of sustainability documentation prepared by AE teams
• Coordinate sustainability documentation handoff to contractors
• Interface with a wide range of internal and external team members, including clients, project managers, architects, engineers, contractors and commissioning agents
• Coordinate/communicate with third-party certifiers (e.g. GBCI, The GBI) throughout the review process
• Support sustainability/LEED training for internal staff, including leading one training per year
• Represent Pittsburgh AE Practice and interface with local and regional sustainability organizations, including Green Building Alliance and AIA Pittsburgh
• Coordinate with Sustainability Manager to ensure internal goals and processes are met
• Occasionally assist with projects outside of the sustainability scope

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in an Architecture-related field (i.e. Sustainable Building, Environmental Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or similar)
• LEED Green Associate accreditation (or ability to earn accreditation within 3 months of employment). Alternative sustainability credentials will be considered (i.e. WELL AP, GGP, GPCP, Fitwel Ambassador, etc.)
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience working on AEC projects; with a sustainability focus preferred
• Thorough knowledge of high performance/sustainable building design strategies
• Understanding of common environmental building codes and standards relevant to sustainability (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62, ASHRAE 55, ASHRAE 189.1, IECC/IgCC, GreenGuard, EPD, etc.)
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Defense's Tri-Services Sustainability Program preferred
• Knowledge of other rating systems such as LEED, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge, WELL, etc.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and work in a team environment
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and proactively communicate progress of task completion
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with multiple competing priorities
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning and organizational skills are essential
• Intermediate skills in MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.