Sustainability Assessment Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on801, East 21st Street, Ventura Village, Phillips, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55404, United States
About Kraus-Anderson
For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for over 70 years, we are consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.
We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects, and the entire planning team well before ground is broken, providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our clients make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.
Our core purpose is building enduring relationships and strong communities. We are guided by our values of Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, and a deep commitment to Value People—supporting each other in a safe, positive environment where contributions are recognized and appreciated.
About the Role
The Sustainability Assessment Specialist will support Kraus-Anderson's efforts in providing energy audit reports, sustainability assessments, and facility condition reports. This role is vital for supporting the department's efforts in project planning, project accounting, business development, and ensuring compliance with all KA quality and safety standards.
In this position, you will act as a bridge between technical facility data and strategic client planning. You will collect and analyze utility data to identify consumption trends, evaluate energy conservation measures, and integrate financial benefits into energy calculations. Your work will involve inspecting facility systems and materials, from site conditions to building infrastructure, to create detailed maintenance and energy reports that assist owners in long-term facility planning. You will also estimate costs for repairs and replacements, assist in facility master planning, and integrate sustainability findings into final Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) reports. A key part of your day will involve building and maintaining relationships with clients, reviewing deliverables, and communicating future opportunities to the Senior Sustainability Manager.
Why Join Us?
We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future. We believe in building leaders and offer a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University. Additionally, we encourage community engagement through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.
Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, including comprehensive medical options, health and flex spending accounts, a wellness program, a fitness center at our Minneapolis headquarters, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off including parental and military leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kraus-Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
Work location
Work model: On-site
801, East 21st Street, Ventura Village, Phillips, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55404, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCollect and analyze utility bills to calculate energy use intensity and develop consumption trend charts
- check_circleIdentify and evaluate low or no-cost energy conservation measures and present findings to ownership
- check_circleIdentify relevant utility incentives and integrate financial benefits into energy calculations
- check_circleCreate detailed maintenance and energy reports to assist owners in long-term facility planning
- check_circleIntegrate energy and sustainability findings into final facility condition assessment reports
- check_circleCommunicate future client and prospect opportunities to the Senior Sustainability Manager
- check_circleAnalyze building waste systems and offer alternatives to reduce environmental impact
- check_circleInspect facility systems including structure, envelope, MEP, and technology for condition assessment
- check_circleAssist project teams with facility master planning and budgeting to identify long-term needs
- check_circleBuild client relationships and review project deliverables before distribution
- check_circleEstimate costs and prioritize repairs, replacements, and maintenance for building systems
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, building operations, engineering, environmental science or related field
- verified2+ years of relevant experience
- verifiedKnowledge of existing buildings, facility management, energy management, building automation controls, MEP, and architectural systems
- verifiedDemonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365)
- verifiedValid Driver's License
- verifiedAbility to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- verifiedTravel up to 25% of the time
Nice to Have
Experience in architecture, construction management, building operations, energy efficiency, sustainability, or engineering. Association with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Association for Energy Engineers (AEE), LEED AP with specialty, or American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) trade organizations.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical insurance Plan Optionscheck_circleHealth Savings Accounts (HSA)check_circleFlex Spending Accounts (FSA)check_circleWellness Programcheck_circleFitness Center at Minneapolis headquarterscheck_circleKA University Training and Developmentcheck_circle401(k) Plancheck_circleCompany sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disabilitycheck_circleCompany sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurancecheck_circlePaid Parental Leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: MS Office 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Building Automation Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Mep.
Education: Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, building operations, engineering, environmental science or a related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson
What does a Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson do?expand_more
In this Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson role, you will collect and analyze utility bills to calculate energy use intensity and develop consumption trend charts; identify and evaluate low or no-cost energy conservation measures and present findings to ownership; identify relevant utility incentives and integrate financial benefits into energy calculations; and create detailed maintenance and energy reports to assist owners in long-term facility planning.
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To qualify for the Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, building operations, engineering, environmental science or related field; 2+ years of relevant experience; Knowledge of existing buildings, facility management, energy management, building automation controls, MEP, and architectural systems; Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365); Valid Driver's License; and Ability to maintain satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
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Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson is based in 801, East 21st Street, Ventura Village, Phillips, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55404, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Kraus-Anderson has listed this Sustainability Assessment Specialist role as on-site.
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Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson include MS Office 365; Word; Excel; Powerpoint; Outlook; Building Automation Controls; Mechanical; and Electrical.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, building operations, engineering, environmental science or a related field required.
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Sustainability Assessment Specialist at Kraus-Anderson is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About Kraus-Anderson
Kraus-Anderson operates as an integrated construction management and real estate enterprise headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 1897, the firm functions independently while collaborating with a family of companies that includes insurance and financing operations. The organization serves diverse clients through its regional offices located in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota; Phoenix, Arizona; and Duluth, Bemidji, and Rochester, Minnesota. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the company maintains a broad footprint across the Upper Midwest and Southwest regions.
The organization fosters a dynamic environment focused on professional development and community engagement. Employees are encouraged to pursue career goals within a supportive structure that emphasizes leadership growth and enrichment opportunities. The company provides avenues for professional advancement and community service, aiming to empower its workforce to contribute meaningfully to business objectives and local communities. This approach supports a culture where team members can achieve significant impact in their careers while serving the needs of their clients and neighborhoods.
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