Phius Verifier

Sustainable Comfort Inc. (SCI) is a green building and energy efficiency consulting firm specializing in multifamily housing. We partner with development and construction teams across the Northeast to deliver high-performance buildings that meet rigorous energy sustainability and affordability standards. Our work spans ENERGY STAR Homes LEED for Homes Enterprise Green Communities Passive House (Phius) HERS Ratings state incentive programs and energy code compliance.

We are seeking a Phius Verifier to support and lead Passive House certification efforts across SCIs multifamily portfolio. This role plays a critical part in guiding projects through design review verification planning documentation coordination and on-site performance testing. The Phius Verifier works closely with internal project managers raters designers and construction teams to ensure projects remain aligned with certification requirements schedules and performance goals.

This role is well suited for a technically strong professional who enjoys hands-on involvement while taking ownership of verification workflows coordination and quality control across complex multifamily projects.

Key Responsibilities

Review project proposals and develop clear comprehensive scopes of work for Phius verification activities

Provide accurate time estimates to support project planning scheduling and billing coordination

Perform detailed design reviews to evaluate compliance with Phius standards and co-requisite program requirements

Develop and maintain project-specific testing plans aligned with certification milestones

Manage the Phius verification process including documentation review submission tracking and closeout approvals

Coordinate closely with internal project managers to monitor scope timelines and change conditions

Support contractor orientations and ongoing coordination to align teams with performance and certification requirements

Maintain organized verification resources templates and reference materials to support team consistency

Collaborate with raters and verifiers to ensure consistent QA/QC practices across projects

Support airtightness strategies and testing coordination working directly with construction teams to resolve issues

Stay current on Phius standards and industry updates and communicate relevant changes internally

Participate in regional meetings trainings and conferences related to high-performance building and verification work

Spend approximately 50% of time supporting on-site verification and performance testing activities

Job Requirements

Experience contributing to or managing Passive House HERS or other green building certification programs

Strong understanding of building science principles including envelope performance airtightness and energy modeling concepts

RESNET HERS Rater Certification (required)

Phius Certified Verifier credential (required)

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation and compliance workflows

Clear and professional communication skills with comfort working across technical and non-technical teams

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud-based file management systems

Education

Bachelors degree in construction management engineering building science or a related field; or

Associates degree with extensive related experience; or

Significant experience in building construction performance testing or verification workflows

Additional Requirements

Valid U.S. drivers license with a clean driving record

Authorization to work in the United States

Willingness to travel to job sites throughout the Northeast including occasional overnight travel

Why Work With SCI

Compensation range aligned with Project Manager roles: $58000$78000

Generous 401(k) match (100% up to 6%)

Health coverage stipend

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development and training opportunities

Opportunity to work on innovative high-performance multifamily housing projects

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.