Energy Rater + Project Manager

Eco Achievers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eco Achievers seeks a full-time Energy Rater and Project Manager to perform on-site testing, inspections, and green certification verification across residential and commercial projects. The role blends fieldwork with project communication and schedule management—office and jobsite based with travel across Michigan and Ohio.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to sustainable building standards while collaborating with developers, architects, and

Qualifications

• RESNET Energy Rater certification or equivalent testing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in project management, field testing, or energy efficiency.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site inspections (air sealing, insulation, etc.) and performance testing on residential and commercial projects.
• Collects and analyzes field data and turns site visit findings into clear internal and client reports.
• Works directly with project team, builders, and trades to communicate and achieve certification requirements.
• Manages certification compliance from design through completion for NGBS, ENERGY STAR, LEED and related programs.
• Coordinates project logistics to ensure certification milestones are met.

Skills

RESNET Energy Rater

5+ years PM

Communication skills

Driver's license

Sustainability mindset

Building science knowledge

Math/geometry

Independent field work

Job description

Eco Achievers is seeking a full-time Energy Rater and Project Manager who thrives in the office and in the field. This role focuses on on-site performance testing, inspections, and green certification verification across residential and commercial projects, while managing program compliance and project communication. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter who’s comfortable working on jobsites, in the office, and in a collaborative environment. We seek candidates that have a positive attitude, are flexible, eager to learn, and looking to join a team dedicated to excellence in sustainability.

Eco Achievers is a green building and energy rating firm operating since 2008, with offices in Chicago and Detroit. We partner with developers, architects, and builders nationwide to create healthy, high-performance buildings through green certifications, zero energy consulting, and performance testing.

Eco Achievers is committed to developing a diverse team and providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ identifying people, people from all socio-economic backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location: Eco Achievers’ Detroit Office, located at 4444 Second Ave. Detroit MI, 48201. There is also the expectation that you will participate in Eco Achievers’ site visits, primarily in Michigan, and Ohio, but likely in other locations as well. Initially you will be joining other Eco Achievers team members for those visits in a helping role, but in time, the goal will be for you to attend those site visits and manage the projects with increased independence. All job-related transportation, meals, and lodging to be paid by Eco Achievers.

Base Compensation: The base compensation range for this position is between $55,000 and $70,000. Base compensation includes salary, a $600 annual cell phone reimbursement, and a 3% SIMPLE IRA match. Base compensation does not include annual bonuses or profit sharing, which have historically been given each year but are dependent on individual employee performance, as well as future company performance.

Job Summary

The Energy Rater + Project Manager verifies envelope, HVAC, and programmatic compliance measures during design and construction, conducts on-site inspections and performance testing, and manages above-code certification programs such as (but not limited to) NGBS, ENERGY STAR, LEED, WGBH, and Phius. This role combines comprehensive field work with project management duties like plan review, client communication, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site inspections (air sealing, insulation, etc.) and performance testing (air leakage, duct testing, ventilation, etc.) on residential and commercial projects.
• Collects and analyzes field data and turns site visit findings into clear, timely internal and client reports.
• Works directly with project team, builders, and trades to communicate and achieve certification requirements.
• Manages certification compliance from design through completion, for NGBS, EGC, ENERGY STAR, and related programs.
• Coordinates project logistics to ensure certification milestones are met.

Requirements/Preferences

• RESNET Energy Rater (RFI / performance testing experience accepted).
• 5+ years in project management, field testing, or energy efficiency industry.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Knowledge of building science, HVAC, and construction preferred.
• Strong math/geometry skills and sharp analytical, problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and collaboratively in the office.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds; stand or sit for prolonged periods; and work and travel in inclement weather. Must be able to work in confined, high-temperature spaces such as attics, crawl spaces, and basements, on ladders, with hand and power tools, and have ability to climb, balance, kneel, and crawl.

All employment decisions are made based on business without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status

protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Eco Achievers will not

tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed

to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal

opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment,

hiring, internships, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary