Project Manager

Bright Power; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Lunch and Learn

Free snacks

Recycling initiative

Sports teams

Hybrid work environment

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Time off and volunteering

AMPS committees

Job summary

Bright Power is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Sustainability Services in New York, NY. You will lead large multifamily, high-performance projects, advise on decarbonization, and ensure certification readiness across Energy Star, LEED, and Passive House programs.

The role requires deep building science knowledge, energy modeling, and a track record of coordinating design and construction teams, with hybrid work options in a dynamic urban environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree related to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or other relevant programs.
• Knowledge of Phius, MFNC, EGC, LEED and other rating/certification programs.
• Experience with WUFI Passive, DesignPH, PHPP, SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Manage large multifamily high-performance green building projects.
• Advise on decarbonization and sustainability across building systems, site assemblies, materials, constructability, and site improvements.
• Recommend energy-efficiency and resiliency strategies with engineering calculations and simulations.
• Track progress of multiple projects and coordinate with internal Bright Project team and external design/construction teams.
• Perform architectural and engineering design reviews and communicate feedback to design teams.
• Advise on requirements for building certifications (Energy Star, LEED, Passive House).
• Perform energy modeling to simulate projected building performance.
• Review construction submittals and perform inspections/testing for envelope and mechanical systems.

Skills

Decarbonization

Building science

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Energy modeling

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Tools

WUFI Passive

PHPP

SketchUp

THERM

HTflux

WUFI Plus

Job description

Job Details

Location: New York, NY 10004

Reports to: Director, Sustainability Services

Position: Senior Project Manager – Sustainability Services

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage large multifamily high-performance/passive house green building projects.
• Advise on decarbonization and sustainability as it relates to all aspects of a project (building systems, site assemblies, materials, constructability, site improvements, active design, etc.).
• Recommend energy‑efficiency and resiliency strategies supported by engineering calculations, building science, and simulations.
• Track progress of multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with internal Bright Project team members as well as external design and construction teams to keep projects on track to meet performance/program goals.
• Perform architectural and engineering design reviews and communicate feedback to design teams.
• Advise on requirements for relevant building certifications, including Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED, and Passive House.
• Perform energy modeling to simulate projected building performance.
• Review construction submittals.
• Perform construction inspections and testing to ensure quality installation of building envelope and mechanical systems, including air leakage testing such as envelope air leakage and duct leakage testing.
• Maintain working knowledge of newest technologies and trends in the building energy industry.
• Stay up‑to‑date on iterative changes related to ASHRAE Standards, Energy Code, certification programs, and state/city energy incentives.
• Complete program compliance documentation and liaise with partner program administrators.
• Improve team tools, processes, and deliverables by applying fresh eyes and diversified thought.
• Manage or mentor a small group of Project Engineers and Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree related to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or other relevant academic programs.
• Knowledge of Passive House Institute US (Phius), Passive House Institute (PHI), ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (MFNC), Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), LEED New Construction, and other rating/certification programs.
• Experience working with WUFI Passive, DesignPH, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), and SketchUp.
• Experience with thermal bridge modeling (THERM, Flixo, HTflux) preferred.
• Experience with hygrothermal modeling (WUFI Plus) preferred.
• Work experience in engineering or architecture, with an emphasis on building performance and sustainability.
• Experience including 3‑5 years working on PHIUS projects or as a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC).
• Interpret and effectively communicate architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural design documents.
• Strong understanding of engineering calculations for mechanical design including heating and cooling loads and ventilation.
• Understanding of building science and building envelope design, including heat transfer and fluid mechanics as applied to building science and MEP design.
• Experience performing construction inspections or construction management.
• Experience with performance testing of large buildings with complex systems and envelopes (ideally as a HERS Rater, Phius Rater/Verifier, BPI, or other applicable field credential).
• Credential as a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC/D) or a Professional License (Registered Architect or Engineer) preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to critically problem‑solve and troubleshoot independently.
• Ability to analyze and disseminate data clearly.
• Strong adaptable communication and writing abilities.
• Proactivity and passion for leading a project team to implement high‑performance best practices into building design and construction.
• OSHA 10 and on‑site inspection experience a plus.

Salary

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Benefits

• Free Lunch and Learn on Thursdays.
• Free snacks every day.
• Office promotes recycling, composting, and a plastic‑free environment.
• Sports teams.
• Flexible/hybrid work environment.
• Full benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, life).
• Holidays and paid time off, including time for volunteering.
• AMPS (Alliance for Multicultural People in Sustainability) including various committees and clubs that promote socializing, education, and diversification of thought leadership and representation in the industry.

Jobsite Work Environment

Job sites have inherent hazards based on the activities performed at the site. Protective equipment such as work‑boots, safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection may be required at times. The noise level may warrant hearing protection. Visits to job sites may result in exposure to hazards such as extreme heat (100+°F in boiler rooms), carbon monoxide, asbestos, lead paint, moldy dusty attics/crawlspaces, fiberglass insulation, hot pipes or metal, or high noise levels. Employees must use protective equipment and follow specific safety procedures as needed.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities may be required, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus based on task and surrounding activity. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Use of tools such as powered hand tools and other machinery that have moving parts may be required. Equipment for working at height such as ladders or mechanical lifts may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Bright Power provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bright Power complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Bright Power expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bright Power’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.