Decarbonization On-Site Housing Commissioning Specialist

New York State Homes & Community Renewal; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension / retirement system

Promotional opportunities

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave

PSLF program

Job summary

New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) is seeking a skilled decarbonization project manager within its Sustainability Unit. The role focuses on on-site construction oversight, technical expertise for energy efficiency programs, and close collaboration with the VP of Sustainability.

Responsibilities include site visits, commissioning oversight, and post-construction support for multi-family and single-family buildings. Regular travel to housing sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with 3+ years in energy consulting, commissioning, or sustainability.
• Education/experience in energy auditing, commissioning, architecture/engineering, or sustainability consulting preferred.
• Professional engineer license or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to analyze MEP designs against performance and suggest improvements.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site verification visits during construction for decarbonization projects.
• Oversee third-party commissioning to ensure smooth transition from construction to operation.
• Provide post-construction technical support for performance concerns.
• Assist in design of future decarbonization programs and heat pump projects.
• Coordinate with Design, Environmental, Asset Management teams and review plans for compliance.
• Travel regularly to housing development sites as required.

Skills

Project management

Energy efficiency

Building commissioning

Heat pump tech

Electrification knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

P.E. license / CEM / BCxP / CCP

Job description

New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) is seeking a skilled decarbonization project manager within its Sustainability Unit. The role focuses on on-site construction oversight, technical expertise for energy efficiency programs, and close collaboration with the VP of Sustainability.

Responsibilities include site visits, commissioning oversight, and post-construction support for multi-family and single-family buildings. Regular travel to housing sites is expected.