Green Building Verification Multifamily Project Manager

PANDO ALLIANCE • Full-time • Remote (Ellicott City, MD, US) • 12m ago

Are you looking for a mentally engaging job where you can also be physically active? Do you have a demonstrated interest in affordable housing, building performance, construction, architecture, or environmental studies?

We are seeking a highly motivated team member who is driven to excel in the field of green building verification. You will interact with multifamily new construction and rehab project teams, both during design and construction, to verify green certification requirements through inspections and building performance testing, supporting programs such as National Green Building Standard, Enterprise Green Communities, ENERGY STAR, Passive House, and more.

This is an active, task-oriented position with a fast-paced, project-oriented company, so industry experience is strongly preferred. Time is split between construction sites and our new office in Ellicott City, MD.

In this position, you will work in a positive team environment to support our core business. This is a full-time, in-office/in-field position based out of our brand new office in Ellicott City, MD.

Your cover letter should address how your past experiences have set you up for success in this position. Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

· Certified B Corp: Pando Alliance prioritizes social and environmental responsibility over profit. We have been third-party verified by B Lab to meet rigorous standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.

· Meaningful mission: Pando Alliance is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability and social impact.

· Working with an industry leader: Pando Alliance has built a reputation as a leading organization in the sustainability sector. We differentiate ourselves through a client-focused, service mentality and give our team members the space and resources they need to authentically care for our clients and their teams.

· Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

· A great team: Pando Alliance fosters a collaborative, friendly, and low-drama work culture. Our team is high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining highly talented people from a candidate pool that reflects the diverse communities with which we work. We encourage people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ identifying folks to apply.

· Competitive compensation: Pando Alliance offers an outstanding benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with competitive premium contributions, flexible spending account (FSA), 8 company holidays, 11 days of PTO with anniversary increases, 5 days of sick leave, parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability, and 401(k) with profit sharing.

· RESNET HERS Rater credential, with both field and office experience (at least 5 years)

· RESNET “Multifamily High Rise” Training

· Energy Star Single Family New Homes Rater Training

· Energy Star Multifamily New Construction Rater Training and experience with the program (at least 1 year)

· Energy modeling with Ekotrope (at least 2 years)

· BPI Building Analyst/BPI Envelope Professional/BPI Multifamily Analyst

· NGBS Green Verifier

· Phius Rater/Phius Verifier

Conduct all aspects of building performance testing in both new and occupied buildings, including:

o Follow standard testing protocols, including for blower door, duct blaster, and ventilation testing

o Perform basic troubleshooting for all test types and troubleshoot unexpected conditions in the field

o Record data, including photos, completely, accurately, and consistently using defined protocols

o Prepare Excel, Word, and Outlook documentation with test/inspection data and photos

Interact professionally with project team members (written/verbal)

Recognize and flag trends or patterns in test data

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in modeling complex apartments in Ekotrope

Review project plans, specs, and HVAC design and provide comprehensive comments

Handle overall project administration activities for ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, Zero Energy Ready Home, National Green Building Standard, Enterprise Green Communities, and other certification programs

Support rehab energy audit teams with scheduling, data collection and related research, and report writing

Our ideal candidate finds joy in learning, will have 5+ years of experience in this field, and will have developed a high level of professionalism. We are looking for someone who knows how to take initiative within the scope of assigned tasks to achieve desired outcomes. With a positive attitude, you will take satisfaction in identifying solutions to problems. Overall, you will be conscientious, a focused multitasker, and have a sense of urgency to get things done.

Our ideal candidate will be able to do the following:

Learn quickly and rapidly adapt to changing demands

Retain and build on concepts and skills taught via formal training and practical, day-to-day interactions

Work independently to complete short-term and long-term projects and goals as assigned

Demonstrate basic proficiency with architecture and construction terminology

Demonstrate competency at an advanced level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Complete tasks and track statuses within a project management software program

Use clear language, both written and verbal, to achieve desired results

Exceed clients’ expectations by understanding and anticipating their needs

Be coachable (learn from and let go of your mistakes)

Apply critical thinking and judgement to mitigate potential problems and relay the information to the appropriate parties

Acquire job-related credentials as needed, according to expected timeline

Walk, stand, sit, kneel, and crawl on uneven surfaces. Walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time. Have physical agility to balance on narrow structures such as roof trusses.

Use hands to type, handle, and feel. Reach with hands and arms.

Speak, hear, and see. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds for more than 100 yards and up more than 6 flights of stairs.

Climb ladders up to 16 feet.

Safely navigate typical construction site conditions.

Perform tasks using a computer and other light office equipment.

Drive safely and independently with a valid, unrestricted license for up to 3 hours at a time in cities, on highways, through tunnels, over bridges, etc. and parallel park in cities.

Exposure to a wide range of weather conditions and temperature extremes

Spending time in basements, crawlspaces, attics, and unfinished buildings

Navigating active construction sites

Shared workspaces in close proximity to others

You must be authorized to work in the US. Employment is contingent on successful screening that includes investigating your background, employment history, credentials, qualifications, and drug screening. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, disability, color, sex, national origin, age, occupation, marital status, political opinion, sexual orientation, personal appearance, familial status, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected class.

In an effort to support employee health and wellness, Pando Alliance requires that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to show proof of vaccination status. We also maintain a tobacco-free employee policy and therefore will not hire consumers of tobacco products.

For more information, please visit us at www.pandoalliance.com.

Job Type: Full-time

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