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About the Role

This position will provide project management, on-site construction oversight, and technical expertise for decarbonization and energy efficiency programs within NYS Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Housing Preservation. The role supports the HCR Sustainability Unit in aligning the State’s Decarbonization goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site verification visits during construction for funded decarbonization and energy efficiency programs.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight for projects completing third-party commissioning.
• Provide support post-construction to address operational issues or performance concerns, including coordination with retro commissioning teams.
• Provide technical assistance for multifamily and single-family buildings overseen by Statewide Asset Management Unit.
• Support the technical review and maintenance of HCR’s various technical resources, including HCR’s Sustainability Guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise in the design of future decarbonization and energy efficiency programs.
• Coordinate with Design Unit, Environmental Unit, Asset Management, and other teams within HCR to manage projects.
• Review Housing development plans for accuracy and technical compliance with Sustainability Guidelines.
• Travel to housing development sites on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, and a minimum of three years of experience in building energy consulting/management, commissioning or retro-commissioning, building operations, or engineering design.
• Education and professional experience in energy consulting/auditing, commissioning/retro-commissioning, Architecture/Engineering, or sustainability consulting preferred.
• At least one of the following certifications or professional licenses, or equivalent work experience: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) certification, or Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) designation.
• Ability to solve problems, including reviewing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design against real-time operational performance.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in and with diverse communities.
• Four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
• J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience.
• Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Skills

• Experience managing, or supervising, multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience with high-performance new construction buildings and/or existing building retrofits.
• Experience with building commissioning, retro-commissioning, or energy audits.
• Technical expertise in different heat pump technologies, including sizing, installation, commissioning, and operation.
• Experience with building electrification strategies and technologies, particularly for multifamily and single-family housing.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing construction drawings, product specifications, energy model reports, utility bills, and benchmarking reports.
• Familiarity with construction sites and on-site verification work, including maintaining site documentation.
• Experience or familiarity with New York City and New York State Energy Conservation Code.
• Understanding or familiarity with the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals, specifically related to Housing.
• Familiarity with regulated affordable housing, either with design or implementation, financing, operations management, or development.
• Ability to communicate between engineers/designers and building operators and maintenance teams.

Location

• New York State

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum of three years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Associate degree
• J.D. or master's degree
• Ph.D.

Benefits

• Participation in New York State’s Health Insurance Program
• Participation in New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System
• Promotional opportunities
• 37.5-hour work week
• Opportunity for compressed scheduling
• Paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays)
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

About the Company

• New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
• HCR's Sustainability Unit deploys programs aligned with the State's Housing and Sustainability initiatives, including Weatherization Services, Clean Energy Initiative, Climate Friendly Homes Fund, All-Electric Multifamily Program, and Green Affordable Pre-electrification program, totaling over $160M a year in grants and loans.
• HCR is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources.
• HCR has offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employs a diverse workforce.
• HCR's mission encompasses single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development, partnering with public and private stakeholders.
• HCR seeks to provide a productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring workplace environment.

Equal Opportunity

• New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)