Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Energy Management​/ Efficiency

Reports to:

Manager, Sustainability Services

Location:

New York, NY

Bright Power is seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Sustainability Services team. Project Managers work with real estate developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and contractors throughout the design and construction stages of new construction and rehabilitation projects. At Bright Power, our Project Managers consult on the design of predominately multifamily & mixed-use buildings, as well as perform a variety of inspections and tests throughout construction.

These tasks are usually in line with different green building certification programs (Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED, Passive House), incentive programs and energy code requirements.

Bright Power works with forward-thinking owners and developers to identify, design, and implement custom energy and water solutions on a wide variety of systems. Our team is comprised of a diverse, talented, and hard-working group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the environment.

Bright Power has been transformative in clean energy and sustainable housing for over 20 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.

• Manage large multifamily projects pursuing green building certification
• Advise on decarbonization and sustainability as it relates to all aspects of a project (i.e. building systems, building envelope assemblies, materials, constructability, site related improvements, active design etc.).
• Recommend energy efficiency and resiliency strategies supported by engineering calculations, building science, and simulations.
• Track progress of multiple projects simultaneously and work with other internal Bright Power team members as well as 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.
• Advise on requirements for relevant building certifications, including Energy Star, Enterprise Green Communities, LEED , and Passive House
• Perform or review energy modeling simulating projected building performance
• Perform construction inspections and testing to ensure quality installation of building envelope and mechanical systems, including air leakage testing such as blower door and duct leakage testing
• Maintain working knowledge of newest technologies and trends in the energy efficiency industry.
• Stay up to date on iterative changes related to ASHRAE Standards, Energy Code, certification programs and state/city energy incentives.
• Work towards developing subject matter expertise through the program champ initiative
• Complete documentation associated with program compliance and liaise with internal and external partners
• Improve team tools, processes, and deliverables by applying fresh eyes and diversified thought

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Degree related to the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or other relevant academic programs. Multifamily residential project experience (preferred); single-family residential experience will be considered as well
• Knowledge of Passive House Institute US (Phius), Passive House Institute (PHI), ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction (ESMFNC), Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), LEED New Construction, and other rating/certification programs.
• Experience with or understanding of building energy modeling and analyzing results
• Work experience in engineering or architecture, particularly with an emphasis on building performance and sustainability
• Interpret and…