Sustainability Coordinator

Description

• Support Fortis marketing team in providing sustainability-related content for project proposals.
• Coordinate between design teams, owners, and Fortis site teams to assist with project certification goals (LEED, WELL, SITES, others) ensuring necessary plans are in place prior to mobilization and all goals are met at project close out.
• Support Fortis site teams to ensure project sustainability requirements are consistently being tracked and communicated on site – strategies include construction waste management, jobsite emissions, embodied carbon of construction materials, and more.
• Work is performed in a professional office environment. Role is stationary, often standing or sitting for long periods of time, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing is required. May occasionally push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs.
• Conduct 1-2 site visits per job site each month to build relationships with Fortis site teams and help integrate sustainability into jobsite culture.
• Verify and validate sustainability data collected on site to ensure accuracy and timely reporting to clients.
• Collect sustainability data across Fortis jobsites and report sustainability progress in client or Fortis internal dashboards.
• Provide education sessions across Fortis teams on evolving sustainability strategies, innovation opportunities, and client’s climate action plans.

Requirements

• LEED AP preferred or similar related accreditation.
• Up to 25% project travel may be required for this role.
• All Fortis positions require some level of driving.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation and a customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work successfully on a construction jobsite with a General Contractor and with subcontractors.
• Experience in the construction, architecture, or manufacturing field preferred.
• 2-3 years working in a relevant sustainability or construction role.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with the ability to manage workload independently.
• Experience working with construction teams and design teams in documenting LEED or other green building certifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, and investigation skills.
• Thorough understanding of sustainability in the built environment with a focus on sustainable construction strategies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance