Sustainability Specialist - Wind

Sustainability Specialist

Mortenson is currently seeking a Sustainability Specialist that will be responsible for working with project teams to support and educate on sustainability project responsibilities and assist with carbon reduction, management and data collection.

Responsibilities:

• Support wind energy leadership with the development of group sustainability strategy in line with latest industry developments
• Implement and administer sustainability program at project site(s)
• Support project management team in developing and executing site-specific sustainability requirements
• Conduct regional research into low-carbon alternatives, waste diversion/management options, water stress, and regional materials
• Coordinate and support sustainability orientation and training programs
• Review sustainability submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with Trade Partners/Subcontractors
• Monitor and review Trade Partner/Subcontractor work plans and activities for sustainability concerns
• Conduct work site environmental sustainability inspections
• Partner with multiple project stakeholders for project impacts and data collection
• Record information in necessary sustainability software
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction/Construction Management, Architecture, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Sustainability, or equivalent experience
• Previous related internship experience a plus
• LEED with Contractor's Commitment, Envision, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Equator Principles
• Current driver's license
• Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to collect pertinent information
• Basic understanding of construction documentation
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web applications
• Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills (communication, persuasion, problem-solving, teamwork)
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%

A few benefits offered include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $81,200 - $121,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.