Senior Passive House Verifier

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI) is a leader in advancing green building practices, focusing on multifamily housing projects that prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency. Our commitment to innovation and high-performance building solutions makes SCI a trusted partner for developers, contractors, and communities. The Senior Passive House Verifier will play a pivotal role in managing Passive House (Phius) certifications, supporting SCI’s reputation as a leader in sustainable building performance.

We need Ambition. We are looking for a motivated, team-oriented person to support our diverse, growing team of building performance professionals.
 

Our focus is Sustainability & Green Buildings. SCI works with development and construction teams throughout the greater Northeast Region to make better multifamily buildings, with a specific focus in ENERGY Star Homes, LEED for Homes, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, HERS Rating, State Incentive Programs, and Code Compliance.

Grow both Personally and Professionally. We are a young company that is expanding rapidly. Grow your job role and work on innovative projects in a green building/sustainability focused company. Opportunities for advancement and a bonus structure are in place.

Competitive Compensation Package. We offer a competitive compensation package including generous 401k (6% match), health insurance reimbursement, company car opportunities, professional development training, and unlimited time off.

Key Tasks:

• Conduct thorough proposal reviews and develop comprehensive scopes of work for all verifier-related activities.

• Provide detailed and accurate time estimates to support project planning and execution.

• Perform in-depth design reviews to ensure compliance with verification standards and co-requisite program requirements.

• Create detailed and actionable testing plans tailored to project needs and certification standards.

• Oversee the Phius verification process, including the development and refinement of SOPs and operational systems.

• Deliver engaging and informative contractor orientations to align teams with project goals and certification requirements.

• Offer expert support and guidance to all verifiers and raters across SCI to ensure consistency and quality.

• Organize and maintain centralized resources to streamline access and improve team efficiency.

• Monitor project scopes closely and coordinate with project managers to trigger change orders as necessary.

• Regularly audit SCI staff credentials, ensuring compliance and recommending relevant training opportunities.

• Maintain and ensure readiness of all equipment required for complex performance tests.

• Stay current with industry standard changes and proactively communicate updates to the broader team.

• Review and approve closeout documentation to guarantee compliance for all Phius verifier projects.

• Take ownership of airtightness implementation, supporting contractors to maximize project success.

• Facilitate regular check-ins with verifiers to address challenges, share knowledge, and develop solutions.

• Collaborate with construction teams to establish clear, efficient, and consistent processes for Phius certification.

• Represent SCI at state and regional conferences, presenting insights and advancements in verifier content.

• Dedicate 50% of work time to performing on-site verification tasks, ensuring hands-on involvement in projects.

• Be willing and able to travel to job sites as needed, including occasional overnight trips.

• Demonstrated experience in managing or contributing to HERS Ratings, Passive House certifications, or other green building rating systems.

• Advanced understanding of building science, including energy modeling, airtightness strategies, and high-performance construction practices.

• RESNET HERS Rater Certification (required).

• Phius Certified Verifier credential (required).

• Exceptional attention to detail, especially in managing complex verification processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Leadership experience, including mentoring and managing technical teams.

• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., construction management, engineering, or architecture) or an Associate’s degree with extensive related experience or at least five (5) years of experience in the building trades or construction management, along with significant field experience in building construction and performance testing.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Willingness to travel to job sites, some overnight travel required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills:  Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Computer Skills:  Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Office Products, some Adobe Products, and cloud-based file management.

• Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary at a desk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb ladders or stairs, move 40lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sustainable Comfort, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  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.