Sustainability Assessment Specialist

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core

Purpose:

Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA has consistently been ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collect and analyze utility bills and calculate energy use intensity, develop charts and presentation materials to inform ownership of consumption trends
• Identify, evaluate and life-cycle cost low or no-cost energy conservation measures through the assessment effort and present findings to ownership
• Identify relevant utility incentives based on project location and integrate financial benefit into energy calculations
• Analyze building waste systems, cleaning, procurement, transportation and other systems for their environmental impact and offer alternatives for further organizational alignment
• Inspect facility systems and materials including but not limited to site conditions, building structure, exterior envelope, interior finishes, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyance, technology, various building infrastructure and systems
• Create detailed maintenance and energy reports to assist owner in long-term facility planning
• Estimate costs and prioritize for repair, replacement, and maintenance of building systems
• Assist project team in facility master planning and budgeting to help identify facility needs beyond building repairs and maintenance and building replacement
• Integrate energy, sustainability and facilities findings into final FCA report to inform long-term facility planning
• Build and maintain a relationship with the client and review any deliverables from project team before distributing to the client
• Communicate to the Senior Sustainability Manager on future client and prospect consulting, service, or project opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, building operations, engineering, environmental science or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of existing buildings, facility management, energy management, building automation controls, mechanical, electrical, & plumbing (MEP), and architectural systems
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Business development skills to support and grow this business effort
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work…