Green Building Project Manager - Greater Boston, MA

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is seeking a Green Building Project Manager to oversee multifamily projects from design through construction and closeout, guiding clients and internal teams through green building and energy efficiency programs.

The role requires coordinating clients, project teams, schedules, budgets, and multiple priorities, with a focus on ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, Passive House, and other program requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires 1–2 years of project management experience.
• 1–2 years of professional experience with green building or energy efficiency programs such as ENERGY STAR, LEED, HERS, or Phius.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communication, expectations, and deliverables.
• Lead charrettes, design meetings, and milestone check-ins with development, design, and construction teams.
• Review energy models, plans, specifications, and project documentation for quality and alignment with program requirements.
• Manage documentation and compliance workflows for ENERGY STAR, Passive House/Phius, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, NYSERDA, and other programs.
• Manage project schedules, scopes, budgets, billing milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate Energy Raters and other internal team members assigned to projects.
• Oversee collection and submission of supporting documentation, including ResCheck/ComCheck, HVAC documentation, incentive paperwork, and closeout materials.
• Participate in site visits at key construction milestones as needed.
• Support internal improvements, including SOP updates and training and mentorship of junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Multifamily projects

Education

CM/Architecture/Building Sci degree

5+ years building trades

Job description

Company

Sustainable Comfort, Inc.

Location

Greater Boston, MA

Green Building Project Manager

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 from design through construction and closeout, guiding clients and internal teams through green building and energy efficiency programs, documentation workflows, energy modeling, and incentive requirements.

The ideal candidate has direct experience with green building or energy efficiency programs and is comfortable coordinating clients, project teams, schedules, budgets, and multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

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

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communication, expectations, and deliverables.
• Lead charrettes, design meetings, and milestone check-ins with development, design, and construction teams.
• Review energy models, plans, specifications, and project documentation for quality and alignment with program requirements.
• Manage documentation and compliance workflows for ENERGY STAR, Passive House/Phius, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, NYSERDA, and other green building programs.
• Manage project schedules, scopes, budgets, billing milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate Energy Raters and other internal team members assigned to projects.
• Oversee collection and submission of supporting documentation, including ResCheck/ComCheck, HVAC documentation, incentive paperwork, and program closeout materials.
• Participate in site visits at key construction milestones as needed.
• Support internal improvements, including SOP updates and training and mentorship of junior team members.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of project management experience.
• 1–2 years of professional experience with HERS Ratings, ENERGY STAR, LEED, Passive House/Phius, Enterprise Green Communities, or similar green building or energy efficiency programs.
• Working knowledge of green building program requirements, documentation, and certification processes.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction management, architecture, building science, engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience in the building trades.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, specifications, and technical project documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred

• RESNET HERS Rater, LEED Green Rater, Phius Certified Verifier, or another relevant credential.
• Experience with energy modeling, building envelope strategies, HVAC systems, and energy code compliance.
• Experience with multifamily construction, project budgets, QA workflows, or project closeout.
• Experience with NYSERDA, Mass Save, or other state energy efficiency and incentive programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $58,000–$78,000
• $7,200 annual health insurance reimbursement
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Unlimited paid time offProfessional development and training opportunities

About Sustainable Comfort

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm specializing in multifamily housing. We work with development and construction teams throughout the Northeast to make buildings more efficient, sustainable, comfortable, and better performing.

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.