Green Building Project Manager

Sustainable Comfort, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401K Match (100% up to 6% of salary)

Health Coverage Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading green building consulting firm is seeking a Green Building Project Manager to manage multifamily projects through the design and early construction phases. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in green building practices and experience coordinating project teams to achieve sustainability goals. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,000 to $78,000, along with generous benefits like Unlimited Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years project management experience in green building or energy efficiency.
• 1-2 years experience with HERS Ratings or green building certification programs.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily projects through design and pre-construction phases.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients during the design phase.
• Manage compliance workflows for energy efficiency programs.

Skills

Project management experience in green building

Knowledge of energy efficiency programs

Effective communication skills

Detail-oriented and organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction management, architecture, or building science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Products

Cloud-based file management

Job description

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Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm specializing in multifamily housing. We work with development and construction teams across the Northeast to deliver high-performance buildings that meet rigorous energy and sustainability standards. Our expertise spans ENERGY STAR Homes, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, HERS Ratings, state incentive programs, and energy code compliance.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Green Building Project Manager to join our growing team of building performance professionals. This role focuses on managing multifamily projects through the design and early construction phases—guiding clients and internal teams through certification programs, documentation workflows, energy modeling, and incentive requirements. The ideal candidate is technically grounded in green building practices and comfortable coordinating multiple moving pieces with confidence and clarity.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager at SCI, you’ll lead multifamily projects through the design and pre‑construction phases, ensuring they stay on track to meet program, budget, and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the design phase, managing communication, expectations, and deliverables.
• Lead charrettes, design meetings, and milestone check‑ins with development and design teams.
• Review energy models, plans, and specifications for quality and alignment with program requirements.
• Manage documentation and compliance workflows for ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED for Homes, NYSERDA, and other green building programs.
• Coordinate internal resources and maintain project scope, schedules, and billing milestones using internal tracking tools.
• Oversee collection and submission of supporting documentation, including ResCheck/ComCheck, HVAC checklists, and incentive paperwork.
• Support internal improvements, including SOP updates and training/mentorship of junior team members.
• 1–2 years of project management experience, ideally in green building, energy efficiency, or high‑performance construction.
• 1–2 years of experience with HERS Ratings or green building certification programs.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction management, architecture, building science, or a related field—or 5+ years of relevant experience in the building trades.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to Have

• Experience with LEED, Passive House, NYSERDA, or Mass Save incentive programs.
• Familiarity with energy modeling, building envelope strategies, and energy code compliance.
• Credentials such as RESNET HERS Rater, LEED Green Rater, or PHIUS+ Verifier (or willingness to obtain).
• Understanding of WIP tracking, QA workflows, or multifamily construction timelines.

Primary Skills

• Strong working knowledge of green building programs and performance pathways.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate construction documents, specifications, and energy modeling reports.
• Effective communication with clients, design teams, contractors, and internal technical staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for sustainability, housing, and measurable building performance.

Why Work with SCI

• Compensation: $58,000–$78,000.
• Generous 401K Match (100% up to 6% of salary).
• Health Coverage Stipend.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Language skills: Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Computer skills: Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Office Products, some Adobe Products, and cloud‑based file management.
• Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb ladders or stairs, and carry up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties; they may differ from the job description. Any other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

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