Sustainability Project Manager

Group14eng; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education stipend

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Group14 Engineering seeks a Sustainability Project Manager for Colorado projects focused on energy efficiency and affordable housing. You will lead sustainability certifications and manage project scope, schedule, and budgets across multiple sites with a hands-on technical mindset.

The role requires a strong PM background, knowledge of building science, and the ability to work in a hybrid Denver office environment two days a week, with field travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building science principles and green building practices.
• Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage NGBS certification for projects from planning through completion.
• Plan and oversee sustainability certification projects for new and existing buildings.
• Perform hands-on field work, including envelope inspections and testing.
• Review drawings and submittals for certification compliance.
• Lead design and construction meetings related to sustainability certifications.
• Prepare reports and project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Group14 is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager with a strong project management background and technical mindset to lead sustainability certifications for affordable housing projects.

Group14 Engineering: Not Your Typical Engineering Firm

• We are a 70+ person engineering consulting firm committed to energy and resource efficiency, resulting in greater resiliency and sustainability in buildings
• We strive to provide an environment where everyone feels that they belong. Our people reflect a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to provide better solutions, drive innovation and creativity, and enhance decision-making
• We are a Certified B Corporation, Just Organization, and have been recognized as “Best for the World” by B Lab for Overall, Governance, and Environment
• Located in our LEED v5 Gold certified office in the historic Dodge building at 13th & Lincoln near downtown Denver

Why Group14?

Since we care deeply about our community, our work, and our people, we offer benefits that allow you to:

• Take care of your career:
  • Annual education stipend, professional memberships, and paid time off to pursue credentials
  • Well-developed career advancement program
  • Base salary range $85,000-$110,000 plus annual bonus. Base pay is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Take care of yourself and your family:
  • Hybrid office model that allows for in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility. There is a general expectation that staff will be in the office 2-3 days per week.
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays and 4 weeks of personal time
  • Paid family leave through the State of Colorado FAMLI program
  • Retirement plan with a company match of up to 4.5%
  • Health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Take care of the community:
  • Get paid to ride your bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus to work
  • Employees receive two paid volunteer days annually. The company also offers a charitable giving policy, matching employee donations up to $500 per year to 501c3 organizations of their choice
• Take time to have fun:
  • Annual weekend trip to the mountains (families are paid for) with activities like mountain biking, games, and shared meals
  • Group outings throughout the year, including outdoor activities, happy hours, and attending local sporting events
  • Flexible schedule to take long weekends

Job Description

Our Multifamily Housing team works primarily on new construction and existing affordable housing projects with a geographic focus on Colorado and neighboring states. We are seeking a self-motivated Sustainability Project Manager with a strong technical foundation, a mission-driven mindset, and an interest in energy efficiency and sustainable building performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant project management experience
• Strong knowledge of building science principles and green building practices
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple project and priorities independently
• Sound judgment when navigating technical challenges or ethical considerations
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to project sites throughout
• Colorado’s Front Range, with occasional overnight travel up to 10% of the time
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Ability to work from the Denver office at a minimum of two days per week, in addition to field work
• Ability to work independently on active construction sites, including climbing ladders/scaffolding, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting/transporting equipment up to 50 lbs.
• HERS Rater, NGBS Verifier, Passive House or other green building certifications
• Direct project management experience with ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction,
• National Green Building Standard (NBGBS) or Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) certification.
• Experience performing technical reviews of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and enclosure details.
• Knowledge of or experience with affordable housing finance, project development, or management

How You Will Contribute

• Manage NGBS certification for projects from planning through completion, including schedule, coordination, and deliverables
• Plan, coordinate, perform, and oversee sustainability certification projects for new and existing buildings with minimal oversight
• Perform hands-on field work, including thermal envelope inspections, ventilation testing and other required inspections
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and details, to confirm compliance with certification requirements and provide recommendations based on building science principles and good construction practices
• Lead technical problem-solving and development of practical design and construction phase solutions, with support from senior staff as needed
• Lead or participate in design and construction meetings related to sustainability certifications
• Manage construction-phase certification activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, issue tracking, and coordination of corrective work
• Prepare clear, concise reports and other project documentation
• Communicate directly with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support successful project outcomes
• Be part of a fun, engaged team of sustainability professionals focused on improving the built environment

This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:

• Salary range: $85,000 – $110,000
• Retirement plan with socially responsible investment options and company match
• Health insurance and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Family leave
• 10 paid holidays, plus paid personal time off
• Alternative transportation payment (e.g., get paid to ride your bike, walk, etc.)
• Annual education stipend and professional memberships
• Your resume
• Any additional information you feel is beneficial in our understanding of you and your work

Successful applicants will be called to schedule a phone interview. After a successful phone interview, in-person interview(s) will be scheduled.

Group14 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are
committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, religion, disability,
veteran status, military obligation, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status
protected by applicable local, state or federal law. It is therefore our policy and practice to provide equal
opportunity to all job applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but
not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination.