Project Manager

Position Overview

New Ecology, Inc. (NEI) seeks candidates for the position of Project Manager to join a growing team of professionals in its Boston, MA office.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leading design meetings to identify and target feasible, cost-effective sustainable design performance strategies
• Serving partners with applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits and incentive programs that fund sustainable building improvements
• Reviewing technical documents like building plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure that design intent and certification requirements are incorporated and that green and energy efficiency features are buildable
• Educating team members on and facilitating, documenting, and tracking compliance with high performance/green building rating systems, such as LEED, Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, and ENERGY STAR
• Performing construction inspections to ensure that projects are built as designed, that program requirements are met, and that problems are identified and resolved to the owner’s satisfaction
• Working with the engineering team to conduct post-occupancy evaluations of projects to ensure they are performing as intended, and generating case studies
• Fostering and nurturing client relationships, representing clients before government agencies in permitting and compliance discussions
• Technical mentoring and managing of other staff on project work
• Providing QA/QC oversight and review, with necessary support, of project deliverables produced by others
• Managing project budgets, internal project team members contributions, milestones, invoicing, and deliverables
• Attending project meetings and leading discussions on relevant sustainability issues
• Writing necessary certification and regulatory reports, site reports, and case studies
• Representing New Ecology at conferences

Qualifications

• Project Management Skills: Experience with program and/or project management; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the equivalent a plus; experience managing multiple projects, including budgets and deliverables; strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills; excellent communication skills, both oral (presentations) and in writing
• Technical Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of green building and energy efficiency strategies and technologies; significant, demonstrated experience in building science; knowledge, experience, and/or accreditation in one or more relevant green building rating systems, such as Passive House, ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, LEED, Enterprise Green Communities, Living Building Challenge, etc.; knowledge of large multifamily and/or small multifamily and single family buildings/building systems; knowledge of HVAC systems and building codes; technical competence in reading and interpreting specifications and plans; experience in construction management and field inspections; experience interpreting data, financial calculations, and energy models; working knowledge of rebates and incentive programs available to building owners; LEED AP and/or Phius CPHC certifications are a plus

Work Location

Position is based in Boston, MA and serves initiatives from greater New England area. Physical presence at the Boston office is required two (2) days per week, with additional regular travel to project sites across the region. Some evening meetings required.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week, M-F, 9 am-5 pm)

Compensation

$66,000-$88,000, based on experience. The full potential range for this Wilmington, DE based role is $66,000–$110,000, with typical hires within the lower half and strong potential for performance-based growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) with match
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development support for training and certifications