Residential Innovations Manager

Position: Residential Innovations Manager

Reports to: Head of Residential Innovations Location: Portland-metro, or Oregon; or Pacific Northwest Classification: Full-time, Exempt Job Ladder Classification: Manager Job Close Date: Applications received by 1/24/2025 will be prioritized. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.

Who we’re looking for

You bring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to lead multi-faceted residential building research projects from inception to completion. You are well-versed in building science and can apply your project management skills and technical awareness to collaboratively investigate research topics in the field of high-performance construction, energy efficiency technologies, and climate-friendly design approaches.

Role description

The Residential Innovations Manager will oversee and execute research projects focused on climate-friendly residential building technologies and design approaches. The Residential Innovations Manager will manage contracts, coordinate with key funding and implementation partners, develop written reports, support the implementation of field research, and ensure the successful overall delivery of project goals. Specifically, the Residential Innovations Manager will provide:

• Project leadership: Plan, execute, and oversee research initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Contract administration: Manage agreements with subcontractors, consultants, and partners, ensuring compliance with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Team coordination: Collaborate with internal staff and external stakeholders to align resources, expertise, and deliverables across projects.
• Project budget oversight: Track project budgets, manage expenses, and prepare financial summaries for reporting and decision-making.
• Reporting and documentation: Prepare and submit progress reports, presentations, and final deliverables, ensuring high-quality and timely submissions.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with project partners, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.
• Process improvement: Support the development and refinement of project management tools, workflows, and documentation to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, including contract administration and budget oversight.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and presentations.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
• 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

• 2+ years of experience with technically oriented project research, ideally in building science or energy efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a related field (e.g., project management, environmental science, engineering, business administration, or building science).
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices, building codes, or decarbonization strategies.
• Professional credentialing related to sustainable buildings such as LEED AP, RESNET HERS, BPI, etc.
• Project management certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Familiarity with grant-funded projects.

Compensation

$75,000 - $100,000 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 benefits 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 1/24/2025 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 (preferred) OR Email application materials to: jobs@earthadvantage.org Subject line should read: "Residential Innovations” - Last name, First name"