What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Performance Coordinator position at Arrowstreet?
Arrowstreet is an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, with over 60 years of expertise. We take a design-forward approach, focusing on sustainability to create thoughtful designs across our diverse portfolio to provide engaging, impactful experiences, and spaces that bring people together. We are national leaders in building performance design. We believe architecture has the responsibility to create social, health, environmental, and economic benefits for the people and places we work.
We are seeking an AEC professional who is passionate about applying sustainable design to building performance. In this position you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects throughout all our sectors and produce analysis to identify creative solutions in support of our Building Performance team. Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Building Performance, you will collaborate with project teams to establish and track building performance goals.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the design team to establish and track building performance goals related to energy/carbon, wellness, resilience, and/or other topics
- Track progress of multiple projects simultaneously and work with internal design teams, external engineering consultants, clients and construction teams to keep projects on track to meet goals
- Provide building performance assessments including solar and daylight analysis at various stages of project design
- Create WUFI Passive and THERM modeling for passive house (Phius) building performance
- Research and maintain working knowledge of newest technologies and trends in sustainable design
- Manage various building certifications, including LEED, WELL, and Fitwel. Complete documentation associated with certification compliance and liaise with reviewers
- Prepare presentations for meetings, coordinate project task schedules, and prepare reports
- Stay current on iterative changes related to certification programs
- Collection of project metrics and assist with reporting projects for AIA 2030 Commitment and AIA Materials Pledge
Qualifications:
- LEED Accredited Professional with specialty
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, building science, built environment, and/or sustainability
- Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sustainability, or related field, preferably within the architectural, engineering, and construction industry
- Knowledge of the building design and construction process, ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Knowledge of sustainable building practices including but not limited to energy efficiency, embodied carbon, air and water quality, thermal comfort, daylighting, material transparency, and/or regenerative design
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- General proficiency with LEED documentation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign
- Experience with energy modeling, load calculations, and carbon analysis a plus
- Familiarity with building performance standards and stretch codes focused on energy efficiency and electrification a plus
- Relevant accreditations and experience (e.g. WELL, Fitwel, Certified Passive House Consultant) are preferred
Why Arrowstreet? We are a passionate and diverse group of Architects and designers, who care about the quality of our work, and are design forward. We understand the impact we can have on communities and the world around us. We seek opportunities to challenge each other through design discussions, technology, charettes, and pinup sessions. We take time to get to know one another through social and volunteer activities, day-to-day interactions (In person and virtual), impromptu conversations at desks, or simply grabbing a cup of coffee. Based in Boston, our projects span a wide range of sectors, including mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, transportation, retail, workplace, life science, academic and experience design. We encourage you to visit our website at www.arrowstreet.com to view our projects.
Ready to apply? Complete our online application and submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (<10mb.) We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development compensation.
Arrowstreet is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
