Green Building Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

National Green Building Standard Programs Manager

• Full-time, salaried position - Raleigh, NC-based remotely or from the office

• Opportunity to work at a mission-driven certified B Corp committed to leading the change by using business as a force for good that was named INC Best Place to Work

• Outstanding benefits package (health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off, holiday pay, and more)

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Project Ownership: Serve as primary project owner for NGBS certification projects from design through completion

• Field Verification: Conduct on-site field inspections (up to 20%)

• Meeting Facilitation: Lead and participate in design review and preconstruction meetings with development teams

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other NGBS Green Verifiers to solve complex technical issues and delegate tasks effectively

• Client Management: Track invoices, project status updates, and maintain communication with project stakeholders

• Multi-State Coordination: Manage projects across multiple states with varying energy and building code requirements

• Technical Problem-Solving: Work on all phases of projects requiring innovative solutions for NGBS compliance

• Quality Assurance: Ensure all NGBS deliverables meet program requirements and company standards

• Documentation: Maintain accurate project records and compliance documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as building science, construction, sustainability, architecture, or business

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in project management, field verification, or green building certification programs

• Certification: Valid credentials from Home Innovation Research Labs (NGBS Green Verifier) or other relevant green building programs

• Travel Requirement: Ability to travel for field inspections and on-site meetings (up to 20%)

• Physical Capability: Ability to conduct field inspections in various construction environments

• Knowledge of NGBS program requirements and field verification practices

• Technical knowledge of building science fundamentals, HVAC systems and the construction process

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills for diplomatic and collaborative problem solving

• Excellent organizational and time management skills for managing a portfolio of 40 to 60 projects

• Proficient in Google 'G Suite': Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Drive and Meet

• Ability to collaborate with MES Team Members, NGBS Green Verifiers, and Project Teams (Developer, Architect, Builder, Engineers, Subcontractors)

Preferred Qualifications:

• NGBS Green Verifier credentials from Home Innovation Labs

• Experience with multifamily new construction

SEM values diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified people to apply. Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply for this position. SEM is a company that values the employment of local community members -- seeking to bring historically disenfranchised voices to the forefront of projects in the field of energy and relating directly to climate justice.