What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Coordinator position at Fortis Construction, Inc.?
Job Description
The primary purpose of the Sustainability Coordinator is to support sustainability initiatives across Fortis jobsites and corporate offices. The Sustainability Coordinator will work collaboratively across other Fortis teams to manage the data collection and reporting of both client and Fortis-driven sustainability requirements.
Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
The primary purpose of the Sustainability Coordinator is to support sustainability initiatives across Fortis jobsites and corporate offices. The Sustainability Coordinator will work collaboratively across other Fortis teams to manage the data collection and reporting of both client and Fortis-driven sustainability requirements.
- 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.
- Collect sustainability data across Fortis jobsites and report sustainability progress in client or Fortis internal dashboards.
- Verify and validate sustainability data collected on site to ensure accuracy and timely reporting to clients.
- 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.
- Provide education sessions across Fortis teams on evolving sustainability strategies, innovation opportunities, and client’s climate action plans.
- Conduct 1-2 site visits per job site each month to build relationships with Fortis site teams and help integrate sustainability into jobsite culture.
- Support Fortis marketing team in providing sustainability-related content for project proposals.
- Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.
- 2-3 years working in a relevant sustainability or construction role.
- Experience working with construction teams and design teams in documenting LEED or other green building certifications.
- Ability to work successfully on a construction jobsite with a General Contractor and with subcontractors.
- 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.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Thorough understanding of sustainability in the built environment with a focus on sustainable construction strategies.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with the ability to manage workload independently.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making, and investigation skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.
- LEED AP preferred or similar related accreditation.
- Experience in the construction, architecture, or manufacturing field preferred.
- 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.
- Up to 25% project travel may be required for this role.
- All Fortis positions require some level of driving.
Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.