Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager - EarthCraft

Organizational Overview

Southface Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is leading the way toward a sustainable, equitable and healthy built environment for all. Since 1978, our programs have closed the gap between environmental awareness and action by promoting scalable resource efficiency and clean energy solutions for homes, workplaces and communities. Our practice of regenerative placemaking amplifies real-world strategies to create a built environment where the synergy between ecological and human needs supports both health and well-being while creating resilient, equitable and thriving communities, striving to achieve a low-carbon future.

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee all quality assurance activities for Southface's EarthCraft Program. This position will ensure that EarthCraft participants, including builders, sub-contractors and third-party verifiers, are meeting program criteria. The Quality Assurance manager will work with all certification types within the EarthCraft Program, including EarthCraft House, Multifamily, Light Commercial and Sustainable Preservation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee all residential program quality assurance activities:
  • File reviews of project submittals, including diagnostic testing results, energy model reports and completed EarthCraft Program documents
  • Field reviews of individuals who participate with Southface programs
  • Report and track all quality assurance activities within Southface's Salesforce database for EarthCraft.
• Assist with field training and mentoring for EarthCraft certified professionals:
  • Provide field mentoring for new EarthCraft Builders and Technical Advisors
• Serve as an internal technical resource for the EarthCraft Program
  • Work with the EarthCraft Program Manager on program updates and regular technical standards maintenance
• Other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering field related to building construction or 2-4 years of experience in building design/construction.
• Certified RESNET HERS Rater preferred.
• Energy modeling experience; Ekotrope preferred
• Green Building Certification experience: LEED, EarthCraft; NGBS, Enterprise Green Communities

• Collaborative and positive demeanor
• Demonstrated commitment to Southface's mission
• Valid driver's license is required

Physical Requirements

Performing fieldwork involves extensive navigation in and around construction sites, buildings, attics and sites, as well as climbing ladders. Therefore, an applicant must possess physical dexterity, endurance and balance to safely and effectively accomplish this work.

Benefits

Southface offers a competitive health and benefits program:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 17 days of Paid Time Off annually (prorated in your first year)
• 14 paid holidays annually (Office closed December 24 through January 1)
• Medical insurance benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with Southface match
• Professional development opportunities, including building certification credential trainings
• Continuing education
• Flexible work schedule
• Organizational culture that highly values the contributions and character of its employees

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible options. Occasional weekend or evening hours.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and two-page (maximum) resume via our online application portal at https://www.southface.org/about-us/careers/

Please, no telephone inquiries.

Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on final candidates.

Southface is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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