Job Title: Architectural Green Building Consultant – Passive House Team
Location: Worcester, MA or Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Target Hire Date: Immediately
Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 or based on skills and experience
Benefits: 6% 401k Match, Health Insurance Reimbursement, Generous Paid Time Off Policy
General Information
Sustainable Comfort, Inc. is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm with expertise in multifamily housing, seeking a Passive House focused Architectural Green Building Consultant to join our growing team. Our fast-paced, high growth environment and commitment to best practices, allow our employees both the flexibility many applicants seek and a forward-thinking culture that fosters leadership, creativity, and ingenuity.
SCI works with development and construction teams throughout the greater Northeast Region to make better multifamily buildings, with a specific focus in ENERGY Star Homes, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, HERS Rating, State Incentive Programs, and Code Compliance.
We need Ambition. We are looking for a motivated, team-oriented person to support our diverse, growing team of building performance professionals.
Our focus is Sustainability & Green Buildings. SCI works with development and construction teams throughout the greater Northeast Region to make better multifamily buildings, with a specific focus in ENERGY Star Homes, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, HERS Rating, State Incentive Programs, and Code Compliance. The Green Building Consultant will work with a team of individuals to consult with architects, developers, and builders to develop building plans with an eye for sustainability to meet various energy efficiency and green building programs and work extensively with contractors to verify the construction is meeting all green building requirements.
Grow both Personally and Professionally. We are a young company that is expanding rapidly. Grow your job role and work on innovative projects in a green building/sustainability focused company. Opportunities for advancement and a bonus structure are in place.
Competitive Compensation Package. We offer a competitive compensation package including generous 401k (6% match), health insurance reimbursement, company car opportunities, professional development training, and unlimited time off.
Key Activities:
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Assist with passive house feasibility studies, reviewing architectural, structural, and MEP drawings for low carbon buildings with all electric technologies and high-performance envelope systems to assess energy efficiency and green building techniques.
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Prepare WUFI and related energy models such as Therm for multifamily buildings to estimate energy use, guide decision making, and facilitate the Phius certification process. Includes takeoffs, Sketchup, and other support calculations.
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Assist with document collection, oversight, and verification of the Phius program.
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Work with a team of individuals consulting with architects and developers to develop building plans with an eye for sustainability and meeting various energy efficiency and green building programs.
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Understand building science principles, including thermal bridging and condensation potential, and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
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Work with various green building programs such as EPA Energy Star, EPA Indoor airPLUS, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, and Passive House Certification programs.
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Work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment to ensure work gets out the door on time.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Opportunity to travel to various multifamily housing construction sites.
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline, or five (5) years of experience in the building trades.
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Possess a professional demeanor in dealing with clients and team members.
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Experience reviewing building designs including architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
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Prior experience with building science and passive building principles preferred.
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Phius CPHC certification and WUFI modeling experience desirable.
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Proficiency in SketchUp modeling and Microsoft Excel are desirable.
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Experience drafting in Revit desirable.
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Be located within 50 miles of Worcester, MA or Syracuse, NY. Hybrid work from home position or full-time remote position in the Northeast.
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Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Compensation and Benefits:
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Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 or based on skills and experience.
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Generous 401K Match (100% up to 6% of salary)
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Health Coverage Stipend
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Unlimited Paid Time off
Primary Skills:
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Relentless attention to detail.
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Excellent oral and written communication.
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Strong ability to independently set priorities, maintain schedule, and use different communication methods to collaborate with a geographically diverse team.
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Ability and desire to interact with a wide range of existing and potential customers on a daily basis.
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Ability to read, understand, and communicate technical requirements.
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Knowledge of building construction techniques, green building programs and techniques, and multifamily housing.
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.
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Language Skills: Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
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Computer Skills: Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Office Products, some Adobe Products, and cloud-based file management.
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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, carry 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.
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of typical functions and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties; they may differ from the job description. Any other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.
To inquire, please email resume and cover letter to angela@greenrater.com