Sustainability Coordinator

About HUSarchitecture:

HUSarchitecture’s team of experts collaborates with the communities we serve to develop actionable solutions that improve the sustainability of the built environment. Our community-minded architecture firm in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago focuses on low-income housing projects, public schools, accessibility and sustainability consulting. Our work goes beyond a single building portfolio to address larger, systemic issues within programs that shape society. At the core of our mission, we create analytical tools to advocate for sustainable and equitable communities across the Chicago land area and are expanding nation-wide.

About the Sustainability Coordinator position:

Our dynamic team at HUSarchitecture is seeking a full-time Sustainability Coordinator who will be integral in leading sustainability projects and mentoring emerging professionals. The role encompasses all office project types ranging from home renovations to large scale redevelopment projects to technical consulting work (i.e. LEED, Energy modeling, Accessibility, Facade Assessments). You will work closely with internal team members to deliver timely site visits and reports to clients.

HUS offers a supportive work culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular team building & volunteering events. All roles at HUS support continuing education in your field via paid certifications depending on your career goals. We fuel our work with our passion. You will find an exciting, challenging work environment where you can develop your expertise and expand your individual passions for sustainability and architecture.

Benefits:
401k & Matching; Hybrid/Flexible work policy; Paid time off; Flex holidays; Insurance – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet; Exam bonuses; Learning opportunities

Salary Range:
$55-70k

Key Role Responsibilities:

Sustainability (50% of role):
Ability to organize, upload, and submit to Project Team the correct documents in the correct locations for ongoing sustainability and architectural projects
Conduct basic site visits unaided according to provided guidelines
Work as main contributor on design and construction LEED projects; review and compile LEED submittals
Support compiling Monthly reports for the organization
Conduct basic area take offs
Provide quality checks and/or reviews of team’s internal work ranging from LEED submittals, basic area take offs, energy specifications, field reporting.
Edit and review energy specifications and provided guidelines
Observe and understand the project process including: phases, reason being, and project timelines
Complete verification of plans for overarching compliance; manage internal meetings
Develop technical specifications for sustainability goals, proactively manage client expectations, and lead client meetings
Meet all requirements to serve as a technical assistant: manage small project schedules within time estimates, develop energy specifications, preliminary energy models, and project verifications
Use sustainable insight to contribute to project ideas, and support efforts toward balancing work across the team
Share knowledge at team meetings particularly new information in the sustainability field at least once a year

Assessment (40% of role):
Conduct accurate, consistent field measurements using assessment tools (Level, laser measure, etc.)
Print plans and reports
Notice and identify trends as they relate across multiple locations or in a specialty area of work/focus; provide practical solutions for the broader team
Complete a self-review of work quality
Follow established schedules; communicate promptly when there are issues with schedules for on site assessment
Coordinate schedules for project visibility, and help correct schedule issues and coordinate conflicts

Architecture (10% of role):
Spot check of field measurements and flag egregious errors
Follow field measurement requirements to produce base drawings; understand basic documents required for submittals, self check work, and deliver accurate redline comments
Possess basic understanding of construction documents and project scope (drawings and specifications) and how to review them with supervision
Familiarity with Technical Specializations
Establish NCARB file; track Architectural Professional hours for eventual licensure
Coordinate consultant information into drawings
Understand codes and code relationships to buildings
Understand the connection of various drawings across documents and how one change impacts the other areas; demonstrate a strong understanding of HUS standards; implement and maintain drawing requirements.
Review drawings and specifications for conflicts between architecture and other disciplines with oversight
Manage internal meetings and oversee construction administration with less oversight
Understand relationship between project schedule, effort, & project costs (internally and externally), and accurately identify ADD services on a project
Mentoring younger staff to navigate projects
Study for architectural exams, and present internally on technical tools/skills at least once a year

Qualifications:

Passion for sustainability and community-minded architecture
Consistent organization skills for ease of information retrieval and collaboration
Highly organized and able to keep track of and meet deadlines from multiple projects while remaining adaptable to changing demands and priorities
Strong collaboration and professional verbal and written communication skills; can clearly communicate about delays, errors found in deliverables, and specialization targets within sustainability or architecture
Ability to work well independently
After training, manage field assessments and reporting with little oversight
Able to spend full days onsite documenting various aspects of a building
Interest in performing swing stage façade inspection (training provided)
Experience with energy modeling a plus
Able to lift/carry approximately 10 lbs
Openness to learn

Requirements:

3-6 years of professional related experience with specific experience with architecture and sustainability projects
Bachelor’s Degree in related field such as architecture/engineering
Knowledge and experience with submissions of documents for architectural/sustainability projects.
Certification in LEED.
Maintain professional conduct and build professional relationships in the architectural industry broadly.
A valid driver license and access to a vehicle for site visits

Apply here: https://bit.ly/HUShire24

HUSarchitecture is committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at HUSarchitecture in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.