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Executive Assistant – New York. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work with our team of Associates. The interested candidate is expected to possess excellent writing and communications skills, have a professional appearance and have good social skills. Responsibilities will include meeting scheduling, expense reporting, document filing and making travel plans and general office support. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess a positive attitude and contribute to the ‘team’ atmosphere. Candidates with experience working in consulting firms, law firms, or other professional services businesses are encouraged to apply. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years experience; Must be proficient in a Mac platform, knowing Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Keynote; Pleasant phone manner, and; Excellent attention to detail and professional demeanor. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefit package with health insurance is provided. Please email resume and cover letter in the body of your e-mail (no attachments please) and briefly describe your interest in this position, why you would like to work at GreenOrder and your relevant experience. Please put GreenOrder EA - Managing Principal as the subject line of the e-mail: ea@greenorderjobs.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Executive Director – Arizona. The Executive Director, under the direction of the Arizona Chapter Greenbuild 2009 Host Committee, will lead the effort to ensure a successful conference through flawless execution, community engagement and ultimately, to advance green building and market transformation throughout Arizona and the region. This contract runs from the date of signing through January 31, 2010. It will be split into two Phases, as follows: 1. Phase 1: May 2008 through July 2008 - develop operational plan; develop fundraising plan (coordinated with Chapter fundraising efforts); secure funds to cover Phase 2 costs. 2. Phase 2: August 2008 through January 2010 - implement job requirements to the satisfaction of the Arizona USGBC Chapter and National USGBC. This position reports to the Arizona Chapter Greenbuild 09 Steering Committee chairman. S/he works closely with the entire Greenbuild 09 Host Committee, National USGBC Greenbuild Conference staff, and with the leadership of the USGBC Arizona chapters. Contact: Melissa Kemp, 602-840-2900 (phone); 480-922-5283 (fax); email: melissa@PremiumAdministration.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Development Intern – New York. The Development Intern provides support for all aspects of Riverkeeper’s fundraising operation, including data entry, filing,
prospect research, coordination of fundraising events, mailings, and composing of correspondence and reports to funders. Applications will be accepted from high-school, college and graduate students. Candidates should have a strong work ethic and the ability to commit to working with the department for the term of the internship. Candidates should also have strong verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, respect and maintain the confidentiality of donor information, and be able to work independently and on multiple projects under deadline. Proficiency in Word and Excel is required; experience with databases is desirable. The Development Internship provides an excellent opportunity to work with an energetic, deeply committed and goal-oriented team of fundraisers, environmental attorneys, policy strategists and community organizers and to learn how not-for-profit organizations sustain their programs. Contact: Heartie Look at hlook@riverkeeper.org. Close Date: Until Filled. Service Director – Oregon. Vestas American Wind Technology is a subsidiary of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. As a Service Director, you will be responsible for directing the Regional Service Manager team for the Americas business unit. This position is responsible for all aspects of the wind turbine service sites within the business unit, ensuring all service site deliverables are met. This position will guide and direct business unit activities through Regional Managers; coaches and mentors Regional Managers This position will also provide leadership in solving service, warranty, customer and other management issues. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent. 10+ years management experience with maintenance/service as well as customer relations background, preferably in the wind, power or heavy capital equipment industries. Strong ability to work effectively with work groups across the organization. Solid management experience, including the ability to set and manage large budgets and resources, preferably in large industrial or construction environments. Strong understanding of the financial impact of decisions with respect to budgets, contracts and organization objectives. Excellent analytical, communication and management skills with a customer service focus. Ability to build customer relationship and effectively negotiate with customers and contractors to resolve disputes. Vestas offers a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including fully paid healthcare premiums for the employee and all eligible dependents, four weeks accrued vacation per year, five sick days per year and a generous 401(k) plan. Please email or fax resume and salary requirements with Service Director in the subject line: careers1@vestas.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Program Manager – Texas. As part of its corporate Green Services Initiative, Tetra Tech (Tt) is seeking a senior professional to help grow the sustainable development market and help clients identify ways to operate their businesses in an environmentally responsible manner, helping them reduce their costs by utilizing conservation, looking at waste minimization and pollution prevention opportunities, implementing energy efficiency measures and considering alternative energy sources. Job responsibilities include: Coordinate with Tt Green Services Initiative leaders across the company to provide a seamless method of delivery to our clients in the Gulf Coast area; Develop a strategy to hire and manage a staff of technical professionals capable of providing the variety of services needed by our clients; Demonstrate technical prowess by managing projects and providing solutions to solve client issues; Working closely with our business development efforts to help brand the Tt name and reputation as a leading provider of green services; Help clients understand the broad spectrum of areas where pro-active environmental stewardship can contribute to the efficiency and profitability of their operations; Ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders in informal discussions, public meetings, in the regulatory arena, and in the media; Commitment to stay current on research, business trends, engineering processes, and regulatory issues; Desire to represent Tt in the professional associations, industry groups, academic environments and legislative forums The candidate must have proven experience in utilizing change management models to implement complex programs across organizations. Must have successful current client relationships in relevant private sector markets and grow the business throughout the Gulf Coast region. Must demonstrate the ability to attract and retain clients in the area, build backlog, revenue, profit, direct labor and return on investment over time. Documented experience in developing, managing and executing a successful service offering that involves a number of different
technical disciplines. The most important factor is a passion for helping clients move towards sustainable business practices and building a team of professionals that can represent Tt in a professional and profitable manner. B.S. or B.A. in engineering, environmental, or business-related fields required. Graduate degree preferred but not required. Please see our website to apply for this position: http://www.tetratech.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Sustainable Communities Project Manager – California. CTG Energetics is one of the leading high performance building consultancies in North America with a broad portfolio of high performance development projects for which we have provided sustainability consulting, LEED-related services, energy efficiency engineering and/or building commissioning. We work with real estate developers, corporate facilities managers, design teams, higher education and other non-profit organizations, and contractors to improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency of the built environment. At CTG, we don’t talk about creating the future, we do it every day! Our vision is to be the leading trusted advisors to developers, building owners, insurance firms, architects, construction companies, attorneys, and others by transforming the markets we serve. This mix of clients and market sectors gives CTG the ability to straddle the ups and downs of various markets. Manage multiple projects with developers and/or public agencies at the community scale to deliver sustainability consulting; Evaluate specific design and construction measures for projects, using a skill set in the planning, design, and construction of buildings and land development; Participate in a variety of related projects, including LEED-ND analysis and climate impacts analysis; Contribute to the CTG team’s thought leadership in the area of sustainable communities (and other areas as appropriate); Conduct project management duties including project billing, project setup, proposal development, and budget management. Qualifications: 7+ years experience in Urban Planning or Architecture / Engineering / Consulting related to community level projects; Demonstrated role on projects with advanced sustainability programs; Established relationships with leading design firms and owners in California or nationally; Project management experience; Excellent oral and written communications in English including presentation skills; Cooperative people skills to facilitate working with Project Managers, clients and prospective clients; Ability to effectively prioritize and execute numerous project responsibilities simultaneously; General computer proficiency (Excel, Word, etc.); Advanced Degree in related field. Contact: Please email your resume with Sustainable Communities Project Manager in the subject line: jji@ctg-net.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Building Energy Modeler – Washington, DC. SDK has an immediate opening for a key position with our staff for an advanced to expert Building Energy Modeler. The primary position responsibility will involve developing and running two to three model runs for many of the large commercial projects. Secondary position responsibilities will include supporting/verifying implementation of our projects LEED mechanical, control systems, and system commissioning related prerequisite and point requirements. Qualifications: We are looking for team-oriented people who work well with minimal supervision in a small office environment. Strong professional skills and a positive, flexible attitude are essential. 3 to 10 years technical energy modeling experience on medium to large commercial/ institutional buildings using DOE 2, eQuest, Trace, Energy 10 or other detailed modeling programs. Background in detailed technical project work in commercial and institutional buildings is required Ability to read, understand, and navigate a set of building plans and specifications is required Direct knowledge of large scale commercial HVAC systems types and controls logic, energy conservation-indoor air qualitywater use strategies, Working knowledge AND experience in building design and/or construction, or technical energy/environmental project management experience; Existing facilities, technical energy/ environmental, project management experience; Complete and demonstrated understanding of the LEED On-Line documentation requirements for LEED EAp2 and EAc1 prerequisite and points. Please email your resume, and a letter of interest which outlines your relevant experience and green building career goals. Please save your attachments as your full name. No phone calls please: Rachel Hardesty, rhardesty@sdkeppler.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Coordinator (Green Campus Building) - The Harvard Green Campus Initiative is hiring a full time staff person to coordinate energy management strategies, implement energy conservation measures and project manage a range of campus sustainability projects for departments across Harvard University. Particular focus will be placed on project management, in which
the coordinator will prioritize, cost out and implement energy conservation projects by working directly with contractors. Additionally, the position will track utility data for multiple properties, and work closely with property managers to monitor utility usage and share best-practices. This position will require extensive field work and significant coordination between building owners, operations staff and private contractors. Additionally, this position will promote best practices in building operations and maintenance and assist with LEED for Existing Buildings certification. Familiarity with facility management and LEED certification process is preferred. Qualifications: Related undergraduate and/or graduate degree. Candidate will demonstrate a real understanding of building systems (lighting, HVAC etc) specifically in relation to utility conservation and a proven ability to work cooperatively with diverse individuals to achieve project goals. Direct experience with high performance buildings and knowledge of project management is required. A passion for environmental work is essential along with an ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, advanced communication skills, and demonstrated competencies for engaging in institutional change. Qualified applicants must also have excellent team skills balanced with abilities to self initiate; must have good attention to detail; must be experienced with computer based work and must be a very fast learner. This is a full time, 12 month term position with possibility for renewal. Contact: Darien Crimmin at darien_crimmin@harvard.edu. Close Date: Until Filled. Project Manager – Florida. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience within architecture, engineering or other related field, be well versed with the US Green Building Council’s LEED Rating System (LEED AP preferred) and will have worked on projects which have or are securing LEED Certification. The ideal candidate will also have extremely good organizational and communication skills and enjoy the opportunity to work closely with a variety of project design teams. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with strong technical/computer skills and/or experience with specifications. We provide our employees with an enjoyable work environment and opportunities for professional and personal development. We provide quality service to our clients, while ensuring the growth and well-being of our team. Salary is dependent upon experience. We have an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and stock ownership. Please email a cover letter and resume. No phone calls please. allyson@greenbuildin gservices.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Home Energy Analyst – Pennsylvania. We’re looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills to conduct home energy analyses. Requirements include prior experience and/ or education in construction details. A building science curriculum is ideal but not necessary. Some initial field supervision on both residential and commercial projects is expected. Candidate has potential to pursue HERS rater training. We will train qualified candidates to perform minimal testing and analysis. Light travel (project-by-project basis) is included. We offer excellent starting pay, health benefits, holidays and vacation. Please email an introduction and resume in confidence. Feel free to call us. Laurie Johnson; 717-241-4201 (phone); 717-241-4203 (fax). Email: johnson@zerodraftpa.com. Close Date: Until Filled. Certification Manager – Washington, DC. Responsibilities include HR aspects of staff supervision, hiring, and training, team workload management, oversight of review consultants, maintenance of good customer service, planning and executing team meetings, resolving challenging issues and tough customers, improving internal tools and processes, advocating for team needs to senior management, and thinking strategically about future needs. This person will also advise in reshaping team workflows for the next year and developing new LEED certification processes. As Certification Manager, this professional is responsible for managing the LEED certification review process, coordinating the efforts of the review team, and serving as a point of contact for the project team. S/he strives to maintain equity, precedent, and technical rigor as it applies to LEED Certification. Qualifications: Masters of Architecture or Engineering with 2-5 years of professional practice
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