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Sustainability Construction Program Engineer - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US • Full-time • Minneapolis, Minnesota • 3w ago

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sustainability Program Engineer. This Program Engineer will support the Mission Critical team, focusing on projects across the country.

Do you bring at least 1+ year of successful commercial construction experience in a design-build environment? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

Some things you can expect to do:

Build trusting relationships with project teams, internal Ryan departments, subcontractors, and clients.
Train external partners and foster accountability to drive participation in owner required reporting including embodied carbon and utility tracking.
Support internal teams in compliance tracking for owner required reporting, with data generated by external partners.
Develop a strong working understanding of low-impact materials, materials sourcing, sustainable materials, and sustainable initiative costs.
Be a resource for advising on and vetting the impact of sustainable material choices and construction methods.
Collaborate with design teams in the preconstruction phase to identify opportunities to reduce embodied and operational carbon, including but not limited to conducting iterative life cycle costing analyses on alternate products, systems, or design strategies.
Simultaneously support multiple high-performance projects with compliance coordination and documentation for owner specific sustainability programs.
Learn to create and review bid documents and contract documents for sustainability considerations.
Support long-term client partnerships through development and execution of customized strategic sustainability plans.
Generate client reports and program updates for the client specific sustainability goals on both the project and program level.
Leverage excellent written and verbal communication skills to tell a project’s sustainability story.
Support the development of internal training and resources for metrics comprehension and reporting on areas including but not limited to energy performance, water usage, material properties, construction waste management and diversion, construction indoor air quality, soil and erosion control, and operational and embodied carbon.
Schedule coordination with multiple teams at any given time for sustainability related reporting.
Learn new software.

Job Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, or closely related field.

You will really stand out if you:

Are a self-starter with the ability to take end goal and develop a strategy to reach results.
Possess a strong sense of self-discipline and self-accountability.
Have experience in creating and executing new strategies.
Have a general knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods.
Have a general knowledge of sustainable design and construction methods.
Can perform mathematical calculations and apply logic to confirm calculations.
Can read and understand contracts, specifications, architectural and engineering drawings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Are a LEED AP, WELL AP, LFA, or have obtained a similar sustainability related accreditation

Eligibility:

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

The annual base pay is $64,800 - $80,950. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

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