Sustainability Specialist - Construction

Sustainability Specialist - Construction

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Company

Steven Winter Associates

Location

Norwalk, CT

At Steven Winter Associates (SWA), we’re committed to creating healthier, low-carbon buildings, and we’re looking for a Sustainability Specialist to join our Sustainable Building Services team in Norwalk, CT. In this role, you’ll work hands‑on in the field (approximately 50% of the time), with residential buildings, inspecting, testing, and guiding teams to meet their sustainability goals. You’ll translate complex building science into clear guidance, review plans and specs for performance improvements, and support certifications like ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED.

The proposed annual salary for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 based on a 40‑hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job‑related skills and experience.

• A cover letter is requested for consideration outlining interest.
• SWA is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
• If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be invited to a phone screen. Successful candidates will then participate in up to 2 additional interview rounds as we move through the selection process.

• Inspect and test buildings, including those under construction, to verify sustainability measures.
• Communicate building science principles and green building program requirements to all members of a project team.
• Review architectural and mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals against sustainability goals, and make recommendations to optimize performance.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation, calculations, and analysis to support certification programs including but not limited to ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and LEED.
• Conduct technology, program and/or policy research related to sustainability.

• BS in architectural engineering, building technologies, architecture, construction management or a building-related engineering field.
• Strong building science background with solid knowledge of multifamily mechanical, structural, and thermal envelope systems.
• 1+ year professional experience with building design and construction.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences across written, verbal, and presentation formats.
• Ability to work independently, managing time and projects effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Onsite experience with construction projects.

• Fluency using Microsoft Office suite plus Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam for takeoffs.
• Ability to read / review construction drawings and specifications.
• Experienced driver with a clean driving record and confidence navigating urban traffic.

• HERS Rater, LEED for Homes Green Rater, NGBS Green Verifier or BPI Multifamily Building Analyst.
• Experience with LEED for Homes or Multifamily, HERS Ratings, ENERGY STAR Homes or Multifamily, National Green Building Standard, or Enterprise Green Communities.
• Utility billing analysis and energy saving spreadsheet calculations.
• Energy Code and / or ASHRAE standards.

This role requires frequent movement through active construction sites, including climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, and carrying. The employee may be required to lift or move equipment up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to walk;

use hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand.

• A valid and clean U.S. driving license is required.
• There will be frequent days on construction sites which can be physically demanding.

Occasional overnight travel may be required, along with frequent local day travel,…