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

Our Company

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 is consistently 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.

The Sustainability Assessment Specialist will support Kraus-Anderson’s (KA) efforts in providing energy audit reports, sustainability assessments facility condition reports, and supporting the department’s efforts in project planning, project accounting, business development and ensuring compliance with all KA quality and safety standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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 versa 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.
• Communicates to the Senior Sustainability Manager, on future client and prospect consulting, service, or project opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 goals.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Ensure that all duties follow KA’s quality and safety standards.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in architecture, construction management, building operations, energy efficiency, sustainability or engineering
• Association with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Association for Energy Engineers (AEE), LEED AP with specialty, or American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) trade organizations.

Other:

• Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and adhere to KA’s Motor Vehicle Policy
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions include items such as ability to:

• Frequently sits, stands and talks.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must work and climb on a jobsite to review or inspect work progress.

Ability to maneuver on ladders and scaffolding, walk through sand or mud, climb on and around vehicles and construction equipment.

Salary Range: $71,000 to $87,000 annually, plus auto allowance and discretionary incentive program.

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)
• KA University Training and Development
• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis
• 401(k) Plan
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Workplace Flexibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

Make A Positive Impact

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