Bright Power

Senior Project Manager

NY Sustainability Services - New York, NY - Full Time

Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Director, Sustainability Services

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

Bright Power is seeking a highly organized, dedicated, and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager to join our Sustainability Services team.  Senior Project Managers work with real estate developers, architects, and mechanical engineers to consult on decarbonization, building performance, and sustainability through the design and construction phases of new construction and rehabilitation projects predominantly in the New York City metro area, that are pursuing various types of certification and incentive programs, including Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, and LEED.

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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

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

  • 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)

Bright Power provides energy services in the following technologies

  • 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

Salary commensurate on experience.  Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Only candidates with relevant experience will be evaluated.

In addition, we are proud to also provide the following "people inspired" offerings:

  • 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

COVID Vaccination Policy

Bright Power will requires employees to demonstrate proof of vaccination to work in our offices and/or perform on-site visits. In accordance with state and federal laws, Bright Power will allow for medical and religious exemptions from the vaccine requirement. 

Work Environment

Job sites have inherent hazards, based on the activities performed at the site. Protective equipment (such as: work-boots, safety glasses, hardhats, hearing protection, etc.,) may be required to be worn at times while on a job site, due to construction and safety hazards that may be present. The noise level may warrant hearing protection.  Visits to Job Sites may result in exposures to various hazards (such as: to extreme heat (100+F in boiler rooms), carbon monoxide, asbestos, lead paint, moldy dusty attics/crawlspaces, fiberglass insulation, hot pipes and/or hot metal, or high noise levels, etc.).  Employees must be capable of using protective equipment and following specific safety procedures, as needed.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities may be required by this job, which include close vision and ability to adjust focus based on the task and surrounding activity. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The ability for the use of tools (such as: powered hand tools and other types of tools, including but not limited  to combustion appliances, machinery and motors that have moving parts, belts, pulleys, elevators, motors, pumps and/or fans) may be required.  Equipment for working at height (such as: ladders, mechanical lifts, etc.,) may be required to be used. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunities

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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.

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