Senior Project Manager
Bright Power
- New York City, NY
- $90,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Bright Power has been transformative in clean energy and sustainable housing for over 18 years. Our clients include affordable housing owners and developers, real estate investors and privately held firms, and some of the nation’s largest property managers.We are passionate about reducing energy and water usage through the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Our goal is to improve the health, comfort, and value of our buildings while cultivating the well-being of the planet. We are serious about delivering high-quality results, while having fun in the process. Every day we seek to have a positive impact on the world, one building at a time.Primary tasks
- Manage large multifamily high-performance and green building certification-pursuing projects
- Advise on decarbonization and sustainability as it relates to all aspects of a project
- Recommend energy efficiency and resiliency strategies supported by engineering calculations, building science, and simulations
- Track progress of multiple projects simultaneously and work with 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
- 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
- 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 documentation associated with program compliance and liaise with partner program administrators
- Knowledge of Passive House Institute US (Phius), Passive House Institute (PHI), ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (ESMFNC), Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), LEED New Construction (Residential), and other rating/certification programs.
- Credentials and direct project experience on LEED: LEED for Homes Green Rater, LEED AP (BD+C, Homes), LEED GA a plus
- Experience working with energy modeling softwares and SketchUp a plus
- Work experience in engineering or architecture, particularly with an emphasis on building performance and sustainability
- Ability to read, interpret, and adjust architectural/mechanical plans and construction documents
- Ability to evaluate and perform engineering calculations related to HVAC systems
- An understanding of building science and building envelope design
- Experience performing construction inspections or construction management
- Experience with performance testing of large buildings with complex systems and envelopes (ideally certified as a HERS Rater, Phius Rater/Verifier, BPI, LEED Green Rater, or other applicable field credential)
- Experience working with NYSERDA New Construction incentive programs, and/or ConEd incentive programs a plus
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to critically problem solve and troubleshoot independently
- Ability to analyze and disseminate data clearly
- Strong adaptable communication
- Strong writing abilities
- Proactivity and passion for leading a project team to implement high-performance best practices into building design and construction
- Previous OSHA 10-HR and Scaffold Training preferred, but can be provided
- Preference will be given to candidates with a LEED credential or passive house designation, such as CPHC or CPHD
- Ideal candidates will have had previous experience submitting to passive house certification agencies, recieving and responding to comments, and successfully certifying projects (not within an academic setting)
- Building envelope design
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
- Ventilation systems
- Lighting systems
- Electrical systems
- Controls and energy management systems
- Remote monitoring
- Energy modeling
- Renewable energy
- Energy storage systems
- Microgrids
- Resiliency
- Decarbonization through design, construction, and operation
- Free Breakfast and Snacks every day
- Monthly Lunch and Learns
- Office promotes recycling and plastic-free environment
- BEERs (Building Energy Efficiency Roundtables)- yes we have BEER for learning and inspired events
- Sports Teams
- Flexible/hybrid work environment
- Full benefits coverage (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Holidays and Paid Time Off, including for volunteering
- AMPS (Alliance for Multicultural People in Sustainability)- including various committees and clubs that promote socializing, educating, including, and diversifying thought leadership and representation in the industry
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.Powered by JazzHR