Project Manager Green Building - Full Time - Syracuse, NY

Northeast HERS Alliance; City of Syracuse (NY); Presencial; USD 58 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401K match

Health coverage stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Resumo da oferta

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is seeking a Green Building Project Manager to lead multifamily projects through design and pre-construction, guiding clients and internal teams through certification programs, documentation workflows, energy modeling, and incentive requirements.

Ideal candidates are technically grounded in green building practices, with experience coordinating multiple moving pieces, and a strong focus on quality, schedule, and performance outcomes.

Qualificações

• Minimum 1–2 years in project management for green building or high-performance construction.
• Experience with HERS Ratings or green building certification programs preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction-related fields or 5+ years in building trades.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to work in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multifamily projects through design and pre-construction phases.
• Coordinate charrettes, design meetings, and milestone check-ins.
• Review energy models, plans, and specs for program alignment.
• Manage documentation workflows for ENERGY STAR, Passive House, LEED for Homes, NYSERDA and other programs.
• Coordinate internal resources and track scopes, schedules, and milestones.
• Oversee collection and submission of incentive paperwork and checklists.
• Support SOP updates and mentorship of junior team members.

Conhecimentos

Green building

Project management

Energy modeling

Client coordination

Documentation workflows

Communication

Formação académica

Construction management degree

Architecture or building science degree

Ferramentas

RESNET HERS Rater

LEED Green Rater

PHIUS+ Verifier

Energy modeling software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

• 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.
• 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 40lbs. 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.