Sustainability Project Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Turner Construction Company

Turner Construction Company

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Vancouver, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Turner
The Turner Corporation, founded by Henry C.

Turner in 1902, has been providing construction management and general contracting services for 121 years and is recognized as the largest general builder in North America.

We have earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and the community in which we serve.

Canadian Presence - Vancouver

Our local team consists of 150 highly dedicated professionals, whose unique experience includes projects in various market sectors, including but not limited to commercial buildings and interiors, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government.

We are proud to have been awarded one of BC's 2023 Top 100 Employers, and to have representation on the 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction list.

Position Description:

Assist with management, evaluation, and implementation of Turner Sustainability Programs within budget and to the quality specified by contract documents.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

Assist with implementation of Turner Sustainability programs and initiatives in accordance with local, regional, and national sustainability goals.
Assist with process and requirements, including submittal review, inspections, and completion of final documentation as

required by sustainability rating system or contractual obligations.

Serve as secondary contact with Architects/Engineers (A/E), subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, other Turner staff and owner representatives to resolve issues related to sustainability rating systems.
Assist with oversight of contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure drawings and specifications properly relate to sustainability rating systems and programs.
Collect and document best practices from improvement efforts of other business units and regions.
Participate in the development of sustainability elements of project budget and Change Order Management.
Assist with submittals and shop drawings, assess conformance to contract specifications and sustainability rating systems, and resolve conflicts in interpretation.
Participate in development of Scope of Work documents for trade partners, as assigned.
Contribute to reports as necessary to communicate status of sustainability program.
Participate in Subcontractor Trade Coordination meetings, Preconstruction meetings (e.g., project launch), and submittal

review meetings.

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The following descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.

The employee frequently views a computer monitor, is required to sit, handle objects, tools, or control, and reach with hands, talk, and hear.

What We Offer
At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings.

As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey.

The annual base salary range for this position may be $72,000 to $87,000, depending on experience and fit. Besides a competitive base compensation, we offer a thorough benefits program including End of Year Premium Pay, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, Summer Fridays, gym access, referral bonus program, regular social events, soft and hard skill training opportunities, and much more

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
LEED Professional Accreditation administered by Green Building Certification Institute, desired or in pursuit of, or related

accreditation.

Passion for sustainability highly desired.
Experience in construction industry, preferred
Familiar with Sustainability practices and processes
Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels, management, subcontractors, and clients
Active listening skills, responsive, and strong followup practices
Professional verbal and written business communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
Basic problem solving and analytical capabilities
Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools
Work with oversight and direction and collaboratively with teams
Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process and technology enhancements
Limited travel

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