Sustainable Design and Certification Manager

The Sustainable Design and Certification Manager at the Metropolitan Airports Commission in Minneapolis, MN, will guide sustainability certification for capital projects at MSP and reliever airports. Responsibilities include overseeing certifications like LEED and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates need a degree or relevant experience in sustainability certification, with skills in project management and design collaboration. The role is full-time, with a salary of $113,514 annually.
Reporting to the Director of Airport Development - Project Initiation, the Sustainable Design and Certification Manager will work closely with the Project Delivery team to guide sustainability certification for capital projects from inception to final completion. The position is responsible for the certification of assigned Commission-approved development projects at the Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and the six reliever airports. Technical responsibilities include working directly with architectural, engineering, and construction management consultants and overseeing the certification (LEED, Envision, etc.) of CIP projects. In addition, this position will work closely with other MAC departments, municipalities, and other governmental jurisdictions as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, sustainability or a related field
• Four years of experience in sustainability certification of buildings (LEED, B3, or similar certification program)
• In lieu of a degree, eight years of experience in sustainability certification of buildings (LEED, B3, or similar certification program)
• LEED project experience concurrently managing multiple projects at various stages
• Experience collaborating with design and construction teams to achieve sustainable design goals
• Experience reading drawings, specifications, and product documentation (SDS, product certifications, etc.)
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
• LEED AP Building Design + Construction accreditation (LEED AP BD+C)
• Minnesota registered/licensed architect or professional engineer
• Experience with civil sustainability certification programs (Envision or similar)
• Airport project experience at a medium or large hub airport
• Experience with SharePoint, Submittal Exchange, Oracle Prime, JD Edwards or other construction management tools
• Experience working with building officials and/or permitting and code requirements
• Valid state driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to commute between work sites