Associate, Sustainable Construction

Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Base salary: $81,200–$101,200 per year

Company

hirify.global is a nationally ranked general contractor focused on high-quality construction and corporate sustainability, including carbon-neutrality commitments.

What you will do

• Support LEED and other third-party sustainability certification management through documentation review, submittal preparation, and compliance tracking.
• Prepare project teams for LEED v5 by integrating data, documentation, and submittal workflows early.
• Review, approve, and track green product submittals, including BPDO credits, Low-Emitting Materials categories, and related certificates.
• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, and subcontractors; communicate missing information, questions, and risks early.
• Participate in and facilitate construction progress meetings, provide sustainability updates, and support issue resolution.
• Develop sustainability tools, resources, reporting systems, lessons learned, and team education materials while contributing to corporate sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• LEED Green Associate credential required.
• 1–3 years of experience in sustainable construction, green building certification management, or a related AEC field.
• Familiarity with LEED v4 and v5 requirements.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, verbal and written communication, collaboration, initiative, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks, ask questions early, receive feedback, and translate coaching into improved performance.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.

Nice to have

• LEED AP BD+C credential.
• Experience with WELL, LBC, NZE, NZC, Green Globes, or other rating systems.
• Familiarity with LEED Online or sustainability reporting platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, forward-thinking sustainability team working across construction and environmental impact.
• Growth opportunities alongside experienced sustainability professionals.
• Exposure to diverse projects, clients, and innovative low-carbon construction practices.
• Performance-based bonuses, premium health coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement, paid holidays, time off, and other voluntary benefits and leave.

Hiring process

• Upload the current LEED credential certificate through the application portal for credential verification and experience review.