Phius Certified Verifier — High-Performance Multifamily

NEHERS; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle provided

Unlimited paid time off

Company-paid professional development,

Opportunities for advancement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm focused on multifamily housing throughout the Northeast.

We seek a Certified Passive House Verifier to implement Phius verification, HERS ratings, and related energy standards on multifamily projects. The role combines design review, field inspections, testing, and certification documentation, collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with Passive House/Phius, ENERGY STAR, LEED, and other programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, building science, or related field; or an associate degree with relevant experience; or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout Greater Boston and surrounding areas, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites, climb ladders and stairs, and move equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

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/Passive House experience

Building science

Field inspections

Diagnostic testing

Certification coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

RESNET HERS Rater certification

HERS Ratings experience

ENERGY STAR Multifamily

Job description

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm focused on multifamily housing throughout the Northeast.

We seek a Certified Passive House Verifier to implement Phius verification, HERS ratings, and related energy standards on multifamily projects. The role combines design review, field inspections, testing, and certification documentation, collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance with Passive House/Phius, ENERGY STAR, LEED, and other programs.