Green Building Certification Specialist

Paladin, Inc.

Green Building Certification Specialist at Paladin, Inc. delivering quality sustainability services.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLexington • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive new sustainability initiatives by identifying project goals, targeting methods for positive feedback, and enhancing Paladin’s offering to clients
Develop accurate models and deliverables to support emissions reductions, energy cost reductions, and similar targeted outcomes
Read and interpret construction documents (floor plans, mechanical systems, landscape, etc.)
Complete rating system documentation and respond to third party review comments
Maintain project budgets to deliver analysis and sustainability deliverables correctly and on time
Provide weekly reports on assigned metrics, projects, and communications
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and makes meeting customer needs a top priority
Follow rating systems such as LEED, Green Globes, WELL, etc. for stakeholder reporting
Manage the production of the deliverables in a high-quality manner consistent with stated standards and compliance paths for certification programs, where applicable
Develop presentation data for clients and A/E/C community
Deliver documents that are well-written, technically accurate, and well-formatted
Mentor and give feedback to internal and external teams
Duties will be added, removed, or modified as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Building Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy and Sustainability Policy or related field
Minimum of three (3) years of sustainability experience within the A/E/C industry
Understanding of structure, enclosure systems, mechanical design, and the general design and construction process
Experience using Engineering and Construction software, such as Revit, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Rhino, Procore, AutoDesk 360, Climate Studio, IES, OneClick and similar programs
LEED AP with BD+C or ID+C, WELL AP, SITES AP credentials preferred, and LEED Administration experience preferred
Knowledge of ASHRAE standards and how they are applied
Ability to work on multiple tasks with minimal supervision while planning, scheduling, organizing, and completing tasks within established deadlines
Knowledge of construction processes and procedures
Comfortable in a fast paced, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Cell phone reimbursement
13 Paid Holidays and generous PTO policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability initiativesemissions reductionsenergy cost reductionsconstruction document interpretationproject budgetingrating system documentationpresentation developmenttechnical writingmentoringtask planning

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationorganizationtime managementteam feedbackadaptabilityattention to detailproblem-solvingleadershipcollaboration

Certifications

LEED AP BD+CLEED AP ID+CWELL APSITES AP