Jeff Macdonald Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Successfully managed and oversaw multiple certification projects, including Net Zero Carbon, LEED ID+C, LEED BD+C, LEED O+M, and BREEAM In-Use, showcasing a deep understanding of sustainable building practices and commitment to achieving high-level certifications.- Provided invaluable subject matter expertise to clients by crafting comprehensive sustainable operations guidelines, empowering them to integrate eco-conscious practices into their day-to-day operations.- Spearheaded the benchmarking of company activities and devised a strategic roadmap to propel the organization towards meeting its public-facing sustainability goals, ensuring a clear and measurable path to success.- Managed the meticulous data collection process for all sustainability-related metrics within the real estate portfolio, demonstrating a strong analytical acumen and attention to detail to accurately track and report on key performance indicators.

- Promoted in 10-month timeframe for exceeding company goals and high competencies with green building certifications.- Certified highest-scoring BREEAM In-Use assets in the country for industrial property types.- Managed over 40 BREEAM In-Use certifications simultaneously and successfully. Duties includedcreating Gap Analysis, hosting kick-off meetings for audience of 20+ including asset managers and property staff members, producing and proofreading BREEAM evidence, and coordinating site visits with BREEAM Assessors.- Lead over one million square feet of LEED EB+OM certification projects for office buildings. - Duties included client-facing meetings, analyzing energy, water, and waste data, working with property vendors.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

-Provided stormwater system analysis and design for several private, municipal and roadway projects-Exhibited project management skills through taking on simultaneous engineering projects, producing detail-oriented work, administering tasks to co-workers, and completing projects in a timely fashion that creates a final submittal that satisfies clients-Drafted construction plans using CAD while also providing assistance in construction field visits and survey-Created construction documentation including quantity calculations, cost estimates, construction details, and specifications for clients

-Simulated new construction of an indoor and outdoor marching band facility for Iowa State University-Researched BD+C LEED v4 credits to implement for our team's design-Coordinated with several different disciplines to achieve LEED credits-Exceeded simulation requirements by achieving LEED Gold Certification

Mankato, Mn, Us

-Developed Stormwater designs including retention ponds and watershed management using AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 and HydroCAD- Consulted on different wastewater treatment technologies to optimize efficiency considering clients' customized needs -Analysis of sanitary sewer televisings -Performed site inspection and completed full engineering report to client based on my recommendations-Report writing included cost estimates, memos, and specifications using Microsoft Office

Des Moines, Iowa, Us

-Used GIS mapping, database analysis and regression modeling to analyze Arsenic trends concentrated in Iowa private wells and mark locations based on safeness to drink.-Studied Arsenic private treatment technologies given chemical levels and species.-Compiled findings and analyzed data in final report as well as expressed treatment recommendations.

-Executed various water quality parameter tests for locations among the Des Moines River, Raccoon River, Red Rock Reservoir, and Coralville Reservoir.-Monitored sampling locations for 40 different water quality parameters monthly. -Tests include pH, alkalinity, total hardness, turbidity, BOD5, suspended solids, conductivity etc.

-Performed field work by traveling to several lakes each day using a YSI Sonde to monitor lake data and analyze thermocline depths, in addition to taking water and zooplankton samples.-Contracted by the Iowa DNR as a summer lake monitoring project, focusing on chemical and physical aspects of lake water quality.-Lab work included performing maintenance and calibrations on YSIs; extracting and downloading data onto Iowa Lakes Surveys database.

-Mixed and handled organic pesticides in addition to application on private properties.-Dealt with chemicals that required getting a pesticide operator license in the state of Illinois