xPL OSM Designer

Offsite OSM Analyst

Conduct OSM analysis and provide input to perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk, identify and solve construction challenges. Generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid-build systems projects.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical reviews of projects to assess OSM, examine design details, and recommend energy reduction, constructability, and costs savings options.
• Conduct OSM utilizing whole building energy analysis programs.
• Review, assess, and provide recommendations for project specifications and design drawings.
• Coordinate with various professional design team disciplines throughout design and construction phases to gather information and provide recommendations related to OSM.
• Review and assess project documentation such as drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings.
• Examine documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
• Propose potential solutions to Design/Construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements as related to OSM work.
• Evaluate and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
• Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, subcontractors, and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
• Work in partnership with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural, code-compliance, architectural, MEFP, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Sustainable Design, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study with minimum of 4 years of related industry experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of building environments and awareness of sustainable building practices
• One or more of the following: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP)
• Previous experience applying LEED rating systems with ability to conduct highly detailed analysis
• Design experience in diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with a focus across Architectural & Engineering elements and sustainability and resiliency
• Experience with peer reviews and/or due diligence studies
• General knowledge of building energy systems and ability to conduct iterative energy analysis for large scale buildings, daylight analysis, computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) and solar Photovoltaic models
• Advanced understanding of HVAC systems with interest in energy efficiency
• Critical analysis skills with ability write in highly structured manner
• Ability to develop specialized solutions and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities
• Experience with U.S. building design codes, LEED, and other sustainable building certifications and material specific standards
• Knowledgeable of Architectural products and costs
• Travel required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting and/or remote location. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.