Building Energy Performance Director

The Opportunity You will co-lead a small, highly technical team of energy and sustainability engineers working across the full lifecycle of building performance — from design advisory and energy modeling through commissioning, retro-commissioning, and ongoing optimization. The work spans multifamily, commercial, and industrial assets. You'll collaborate directly with architects, design engineers, contractors, and building operators to ensure systems perform as intended and facilities deliver real value — not just on paper, but in operation. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and in front of clients as often as you're guiding your team's work. If you enjoy fieldwork, thrive on technical problem-solving, and want to shape how buildings actually perform, this role was built for you. About Altanova Altanova is a multidisciplinary consulting firm and energy innovation leader. Our Real Estate & Built Environment practice combines engineering, technology, design strategy, and data-driven analysis to deliver high-performance buildings — assets that are efficient, resilient, healthy for occupants, and environmentally responsible. We work closely with developers, owners, operators, and design teams to deliver solutions that are both innovative and practical, helping clients achieve economic success alongside meaningful environmental impact. What You'll Do Commissioning (New Construction & Existing Buildings) Lead commissioning, ongoing commissioning, monitoring-based commissioning, and retro-commissioning engagements Develop commissioning plans and oversee functional performance testing Perform HVAC functional testing including point verification and sequence of operations testing Execute or witness testing of electrical, lighting, life safety, fire protection, and plumbing systems Conduct construction inspections to verify MEP installations conform to project documents Lead commissioning meetings with project stakeholders; document results and track issue resolution Energy Audits & Performance Analysis Conduct ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits Analyze utility data, building drawings, and operational data to characterize energy consumption Perform onsite inspections of mechanical and building systems Identify, evaluate, and quantify Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) Prepare technical reports and client deliverables summarizing findings and recommendations Systems Optimization & Advisory Evaluate and optimize HVAC, air and water distribution, and building automation systems Collaborate with energy modelers to inform high-performance design decisions Identify operational improvements that reduce energy use and environmental impact Support building performance modeling as needed Team Leadership Co-lead and mentor a team of engineers and consultants Manage project delivery, timelines, and workload delegation Serve as a primary point of…