Phius-Certified Passive House Verifier - Multifamily

Northeast HERS Alliance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

401(k) with 6% company match

Life insurance (company-paid)

Company vehicle provided

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development, training, &

Job summary

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is seeking a Certified Passive House Verifier (Phius) to join our growing team of building performance professionals.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Phius verification and HERS Ratings on multifamily projects, with a strong background in building science, high-performance construction, diagnostic testing, and residential energy efficiency. This role combines technical design review, project coordination, field inspections, performance testing, and

Qualifications

• Phius Certified Verifier credential required.
• Professional experience with Passive House/Phius projects.
• Experience with multifamily building performance, construction, or energy efficiency.
• Strong understanding of building science, including airtightness, building envelope systems, HVAC, ventilation, and high-performance construction practices.
• Experience conducting field inspections and building performance testing.
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage technical documentation and certification requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with design and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and construction document reviews for Passive House/Phius projects.
• Conduct on-site verification and inspections throughout construction.
• Develop testing and verification plans based on project requirements and certification standards.
• Review building envelope, airtightness, insulation, HVAC, ventilation, and other high-performance building components.
• Perform and support diagnostic testing, including blower door, duct leakage, and ventilation testing.
• Conduct contractor orientations and communicate certification requirements to construction teams.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, design teams, and other SCI staff throughout the verification process.
• Track project requirements, documentation, testing results, and certification deliverables.
• Support project closeout and submission of complete and accurate documentation for Phius review.
• Stay current with Passive House/Phius standards and other applicable green building and energy-efficiency program requirements.

Skills

Phius Verifier

Building science

Field inspections

Testing & verification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, building science, or related field

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Blower door testing equipment

Duct leakage testing tools

Job description

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is seeking a Certified Passive House Verifier (Phius) to join our growing team of building performance professionals.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Phius verification and HERS Ratings on multifamily projects, with a strong background in building science, high-performance construction, diagnostic testing, and residential energy efficiency. This role combines technical design review, project coordination, field inspections, performance testing, and