Multifamily Certification Project Manager

Reports to: Senior Manager, Multifamily Programs Location: Portland, OR (preferred) or Remote Classification: Full-time, Exempt Job Close Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received by 9/13/2024 will be prioritized.

**About Earth Advantage **Earth Advantage is a non-profit organization helping to advance a more informed and humane housing market. We work to ensure the US housing market recognizes the elements of homes that create climate risk and values the characteristics of homes that provide climate solutions. Our teams partner with entities across the country to develop tangible, systemic solutions for climate-friendly housing.

Earth Advantage is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We are committed to providing an inclusive, non-discriminatory, and welcoming environment for all staff members, partners, subcontractors, and vendors. We are actively engaged in an ongoing process to identify and address inequities in our programming, organizational culture, community, and industry. We enthusiastically encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds to apply.

We're proud of the culture we're building at Earth Advantage, and we believe in walking the talk when it comes to sustainability. We're currently ranked in the top 10 of both Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Greenest Companies and 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. If you’re interested in joining an organization with incredible benefits and staffed with intelligent and dedicated people, this is the place for you. Learn more about our Vision and Core Values on our website.

Who we’re looking for You are an organized, analytical, innovative, inquisitive, and collaborative individual with a passion for sustainable construction and familiarity with green building certification programs. You thrive in an environment that prioritizes delivering exceptional service to clients and partners. You are excited about bringing your green building certification knowledge and project management skills to a team of building professionals.

Role description The Multifamily Certification Project Manager represents Earth Advantage on a range of multifamily building projects pursuing Earth Advantage Multifamily, LEED for Homes, and ENERGY STAR Certifications. The Multifamily Certification Project Manager role includes the following activities:

Client Coordination & Consultation:

• Coordinate and consult with clients and other project team members responsible for designing and constructing energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and grid-efficient residential buildings.
• Convey deep expertise in building science principles, sustainable building technologies and approaches, and green building program requirements to client project teams.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, cut sheets, and approved submittals for project certification compliance.
• Guide clients and other project team members toward successful program compliance.

Project Management:

• Prepare and manage documents needed for certification compliance.
• Ensure that all relevant debt, equity, incentive, and tax program requirements are met as they relate to certification services scoped by client project teams.
• Update the internal database regularly with project updates.
• Review and document communications and deliverables in writing for completeness, clarity, and quality.
• Provide trades training on high-performance construction techniques.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure site verification and completion of all required checklists necessary for project certifications.

Process Improvement:

• Assist in the development and administration of processes and procedures to increase program efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Project Management: Minimum four (4) years project management experience in the building industry.
• Multifamily Certification: Minimum two (2) years participation on building development projects that sought and achieved green building certifications.
• Hold a current and valid LEED Green Rater credential.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Deep commitment to Earth Advantage’s mission.
• We require staff and interns to be fully vaccinated to work in the office. The organization will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons.

Preferred qualifications

• Four-year degree or higher education in architecture, engineering, construction management, sustainable development, business, or equivalent combination of experience in related fields.
• Experience within the affordable housing industry.

Compensation $62,000 - $78,000 annual compensation.

Note: This range represents the compensation opportunity within this specific Earth Advantage job class. Compensation for new hires generally falls in the low to mid point of the pay range.

Benefits Earth Advantage offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 5 weeks Paid Time off
• 80% employer paid medical and dental premiums for staff and dependents (eligible 1st of the month after hire date)
• Deductible reimbursement program through our HRA
• Flexible Spending Account for medical, transit, parking, and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k plan with match
• Life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance
• Fully paid family leave
• 6 week sabbatical opportunity after 5 years

To apply Applications received by 9/13/2024 will be prioritized. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF or Word format).

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing qualifications (optional)
• Three professional references (can provide on request, if preferred)

Apply directly at our website OR Email applications materials to: jobs@earthadvantage.org Subject line should read: "Multifamily Certification Project Manager” - Last name, First name"