Energy, Sustainability, and Resiliency Assistant Project Manager
Driven by curiosity, Amanda’s journey into the world of energy started when she stumbled upon a sandwich shop located in a LEED-certified building in 2012. The building was in downtown Chicago, called Hannah’s Bretzel, and the whole space had signage about how the space was sustainable. The mix of environmental responsibility and architectural design piqued her curiosity. Now, Amanda spends her days using her engineering and project management skills to help create buildings and infrastructure that are durable to a changing climate.
Driven by curiosity, Amanda’s journey into the world of energy started when she stumbled upon a sandwich shop located in a LEED-certified building in 2012. The building was in downtown Chicago, called Hannah’s Bretzel, and the whole space had signage about how the space was sustainable. The mix of environmental responsibility and architectural design piqued her curiosity. Now, Amanda spends her days using her engineering and project management skills to help create buildings and infrastructure that are durable to a changing climate.
Today, she uses advanced computer software to analyze building data to reduce its carbon footprint. All of this data is collected through energy audits. These audits help monitor and predict energy usage and potential savings. These audits collect data including electricity consumption for lighting, heating, and cooling, as well as emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials for projects.
Amanda’s involvement goes beyond data analysis as she frequently visits building sites, collaborating with construction workers, architects, and building owners while wearing a hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety goggles. Her hands-on approach ensures that the construction process aligns with the carefully planned sustainability and resiliency building strategies.
She believes that by designing and building with sustainability, resiliency and equity in mind, we can create a brighter and greener future for everyone. She still supports efforts to diversify green building professionals by advocating for and mentoring students in K-12. Beyond her professional pursuits, Amanda finds solace in practicing the piano, traveling and maintaining an active lifestyle. Connect and learn more about her work on LinkedIn.
