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Manager, LEED Implementation
U.S. Green Building Council
Manager, LEED Implementation
USGBC is currently seeking a green building professional with substantial LEED Rating System
experience and expertise to support the management of new LEED programs and their
comprehensive technical aspects.
The LEED Implementation Manager is an integral member of the LEED Implementation
team, under the LEED Resource Development Division, directly reporting to the Director of
LEED Implementation. Primary responsibilities shall include managing rollout support for new
LEED programs, rating systems and associated certification processes, while ensuring all
technical aspects are rigorous, complete, robust, and clearly defined for LEED customers.
Activities may include, but are not limited to overseeing the development of targeted materials,
information, workshops and trainings, publications, certification and accreditation adjustments,
and volume program impacts.
Specific Responsibilities Include
LEED Implementation – the following may be relevant to only one or a select group of
credit categories and/or rating systems, depending on the employee’s background,
technical experience and organizational needs:
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Essential member of the development team that manages the LEED certification
submittal development and adaptation processes for volume and one-off programs
that help accelerate LEED adoption and remain appropriate for the target market
sector, including requirements and forms development for LEED Online v3.
o
Oversee and partake in the development of LEED program-wide customer
support materials such as reference guides, supplementary guidance documents,
FAQs, and others as needed in response to new rating system releases and
program improvements over time.
o
Administer the development of targeted support resources that are essential to key
portions of the total market, such as application guides and system requirements.
o
Participate in the precedent-setting CIR assessments, processes and postings once
received from LEED Maintenance Team.
Cross-over with other Departments
o
Act as liaison to at least one other department within USGBC and/or GBCI in
preparation of a new LEED program roll-out; with emphasis on all key features
and technical issues addressed, explained and emphasized.
o
Advise Technical Development staff in the development and implementation of
LEED rating system credits for one or more LEED market sectors to ensure credit
requirements are clear, consistent and user-friendly, while optimizing LEED
programs and policies.
o
Consult LEED Maintenance Team in the management of addenda, updates, and
substantial modifications and/or additions to reference guides and rating systems
in response to stakeholder feedback; facilitate group discussions with stakeholders
to develop needed improvements
o
Advise GBCI staff and propose improvements to certification procedures to make
the process more efficient and user-friendly, while maintaining program integrity.
o
Consult appropriate staff on Maintenance Team, IT and subcontractors as it
relates to program roll-out within LEED Online v3.
Related Organizational Goals and Objectives
Encourage and accelerate global adoption of sustainable and green building practices
through LEED standards, tools and performance criteria.
Offer a comprehensive portfolio of programs including technical tools and services
supporting LEED products to meet the diverse needs of the building industry.
Deliver customer service that is professional, timely and targeted to the customer’s needs.
Provide Council with general technical experience and knowledge as a design, building
or development professional.
Create tools and methods to facilitate communication among both review and project
teams, saving time and using resources most effectively.
Minimum Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor or Master of Architecture or Engineering or Environmental Science with
minimum of four years of professional practice experience in the building industry
Technical understanding of and experience achieving compliance with at least one of the
following LEED Rating Systems: New Construction and Major Renovations, Schools,
Core and Shell, Commercial Interiors and Existing Buildings: Operations and
Maintenance; with a breadth of experience across all LEED Rating Systems
In addition to having key technical knowledge and/or documentation experience for one
or more LEED credit categories, must have experience with the LEED Online submittal
process and/or taking at least two LEED projects through completion of certification as a
key project team member
LEED Accredited Professional
