Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Holder Construction
Job overview
The Senior Sustainability Associate at Holder Construction focuses on advancing sustainability initiatives within construction projects, impacting the company's environmental performance and green building goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves tracking and benchmarking green performance metrics, supporting green building certifications, analyzing data, collaborating with project teams, creating educational materials, and researching sustainability technologies and standards.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a sustainability-related field or Construction Management with up to 5+ years of experience, passion for sustainability, and preferably experience with life-cycle assessments, LEED certifications, and sustainable credentials like LEED Green Associate.
Company information
Holder Construction is an ENR Top 30 construction leader operating across the U.S., known for its industry leadership and commitment to sustainable building practices.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Dallas, TX, within Holder Construction's operations.
Company overview
Holder Construction is a leading commercial construction firm specializing in building data centers, corporate headquarters, aviation facilities, and higher education campuses. Founded in 1960, the company has grown by focusing on delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, leveraging strong client relationships and a commitment to safety and innovation. Holder Construction generates revenue through construction management, general contracting, and design-build services, often working on large-scale, complex projects for Fortune 500 companies. Notable for its collaborative approach and robust project management capabilities, Holder has established a reputation for excellence in the construction industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your knowledge of embodied carbon measurement, green building rating systems like LEED, and experience with sustainability reporting metrics such as water, energy, carbon, and waste.
Emphasize your skills in data collection and analysis, familiarity with construction documents and processes including RFIs, submittals, and project scheduling, and your ability to collaborate with design and project teams to implement sustainability solutions.
Apply through multiple platforms including Holder Construction's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and application success.
Connect with current employees in Holder Construction’s sustainability or project management divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Holder sustainability initiatives or asking about their experience with green building certifications.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'embodied carbon,' 'life-cycle assessments,' 'LEED Green Associate,' 'sustainability reporting,' and 'construction processes' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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