LEED Certification Reviewer and Sustainability Consultant

The Compass Group (thecompassgroup.net) is currently seeking a full-time, junior-level staff person to support our work on LEED-EB: O&M certification application reviews as part of our contracted work with the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). The Compass Group would welcome candidates who have an understanding of the LEED-EB: O&M rating system, previous experience performing LEED reviews, or an understanding of building systems and technologies, but is open to training the right person who has a passion for sustainability.  This position offers opportunities for advancement and additional responsibilities involving The Compass Group’s sustainability consulting programs over time.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to aid in providing written comments and technical advice to project teams
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage and meet deadlines
  • The ability to work well both independently and on teams
  • Foreign language skills, with the ability to communicate in writing
  • Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • A strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high-quality work

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform preliminary and final reviews of LEED-EB: O&M applications
  • Participate in monthly GBCI Reviewer Calls and weekly team meetings, working collaboratively with other review team members to stay abreast of evolving interpretations of requirements
  • Research new service area opportunities under direction from company partners
  • Transition over time into a consulting role, where duties would include:
    • Providing input on and assisting in the development of tools and template documents related to consulting services
    • Assisting in all aspects of taking a project through the LEED-EB: O&M implementation process

Education and training preferences

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties:
    • Sustainability
    • Architecture (architecture, landscape architecture, interior design)
    • Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural)
    • Planning (urban/transportation/environmental planning, urban design)
    • Building Operations (facility management, property management)
    • Environmental Science (ecology, biology, environmental management)
  • LEED Green Associate or LEED AP with specialty (O+M, BD+C)
  • LEED Certification Reviewer certificate

Location

This position will be located in Madison, WI, with the flexibility to work remotely after the completion of the training period.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Contact

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at hr@thecompassgroup.net.