Building Performance Project Lead

Deeper Green Consulting helps builders, architects, developers, homeowners, and building owners turn building-science goals into better buildings. Through practical guidance, technical verification, and proactive project support, we deliver HERS Ratings, ENERGY STAR and DOE Efficient New Homes certifications, energy modeling, energy-code testing, field inspections, home and small-business energy assessments, electrification, ventilation, indoor-air-quality support, and other high-performance building services throughout Colorado. As DGC enters its next stage of growth, we are strengthening our project-delivery systems and expanding our technical team.

About the role

We are looking for a capable, growth-minded Building Performance Project Lead to own assigned projects and connect building science with real-world project execution. The role combines project leadership, proactive communication with clients and project teams, field inspections, diagnostic testing, home and small-business energy assessments, documentation, certification support, and operational follow-through.

This is a hands-on project-leadership position rather than a purely administrative, full-time field-inspector, or traditional energy-auditor role. The Project Lead will guide assigned projects from design through construction, inspection, documentation, and certification while also supporting selected existing-building assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned project scope, status, milestones, deliverables, next actions, and closeout; maintain accurate, current information in DGC's project-management and technical systems; and keep inspections, energy models, documentation, and certifications organized and moving forward.
• Communicate proactively with builders, architects, trades, homeowners, business owners, clients, and internal team members so responsibilities, decisions, dependencies, and next steps remain clear.
• Schedule and conduct construction-phase field inspections, diagnostic testing, performance verification, and code/program testing.
• Conduct home and small-business energy assessments and existing-building evaluations as assigned; translate findings into clear reports, recommendations, and practical next steps.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate inspections completed by DGC employees and regional rater partners, ensuring that schedules, field information, and follow-up responsibilities remain clear.
• Prepare field and assessment reports, organize certification documentation, and track action items through resolution.
• Identify missing information, stalled decisions, and project risks early; communicate their impact and drive the appropriate next action.
• Coordinate between energy models, field conditions, program requirements, and project teams.
• Maintain accurate, current project information in DGC's project-management, energy-modeling, field-inspection, and related technical systems.
• Resolve routine project issues independently and escalate significant technical or client concerns when needed.
• Help develop and refine efficient workflows for project delivery, home and small-business energy assessments, field inspections, reporting, documentation, and partner-program requirements within DGC's technology stack.

Qualifications

Strong candidates may come from several backgrounds, including:

• Rating Field Inspector, HERS Rater, or BPI-certified Building Analyst
• Residential construction project coordinator, assistant project manager, or construction administrator
• Home inspector, building inspector, building-envelope inspector, or quality-control professional
• Residential or commercial energy auditor, commissioning professional, diagnostic-testing technician, HVAC professional, energy modeler, or building-performance consultant

HERS or BPI certification is preferred but not required at hire. DGC will provide role-specific training and establish an appropriate certification plan based on prior experience and assigned responsibilities.

Skills

• Experience in residential construction, inspections, building performance, energy efficiency, project coordination, or a related field
• Ability to read construction plans and technical documents
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Confidence communicating with builders, architects, trades, homeowners, and business owners
• Comfort working independently in remote and active construction environments
• Valid driver license, acceptable driving record, and willingness to travel regularly to Colorado mountain communities
• Ability to carry testing equipment and navigate unfinished buildings, stairs, and ladders
• Experience with blower-door or duct-leakage testing, infrared thermography, combustion safety, energy assessments, Ekotrope, ENERGY STAR, DOE Efficient New Homes, RESNET, BPI, utility programs, or Colorado energy codes is especially valuable

What success looks like

• Assigned projects and assessments remain current in DGC's project-management and technical systems, organized around clear next actions, and moving steadily toward completion.
• Project teams and assessment clients understand what is needed next.
• Inspections, assessment reports, certification documentation, and follow-up are completed on time and aligned with each project's schedule.
• Missing information and technical risks are identified early.
• Routine issues are resolved without constant senior involvement.
• The Project Lead drives proactive coordination, technical follow-up, and communication, while administrative and support staff assist with project logistics as needed.
• Assessment and field workflows become more efficient, consistent, and repeatable.

Schedule

This is a Colorado-based hybrid position that combines remote project work with regular field visits. Candidates may live in Summit County, along the Front Range, or elsewhere in Colorado, provided they can travel reliably to DGC's mountain-market projects.

Expect approximately one to two field days per week, including regular travel to Summit County and periodic travel to other Colorado mountain communities. Field work may include new-construction inspections, diagnostic testing, home and small-business energy assessments, and other technical site visits. A company field vehicle may be available for approved business travel.

Pay

The anticipated salary range is $65,000–$78,000 annually, depending on relevant experience, credentials, field capability, and readiness to independently own assigned projects.

Benefits

• 10 paid company holidays
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Colorado law
• Colorado-based hybrid work arrangement

Potential growth paths include Senior Project Lead; HERS Rater or Building Performance Consultant; Technical Specialist; Quality Assurance or Program Leader; and Project Delivery or Operations Leader.

The right fit

This role is well suited for someone who is proactive, highly organized, technically curious, calm and practical in the field, persistent about closing communication loops, and comfortable owning outcomes. The strongest fit will enjoy helping project teams solve problems and will take satisfaction in making better building performance achievable in practice.