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Project Manager(s)

Zero Energy Homes | Maine-based | Hybrid (Facility + Field + Home)

About Zero Energy Homes

Zero Energy Homes (ZEH) is a new Maine employee-owned cooperative building affordable, net-zero energy, panelized and modular homes using sustainably sourced regional forest products. We exist at the intersection of housing access, environmental responsibility, and economic equity — and we're growing.

As we expand from panelized to panelized and modular production in our new Wiscasset facility, we're building the team that will take us there.  An increasing number of home builds are in our production queue and we are seeking project managers to take the lead on seeing these projects from contract to completion.  We are open to multiple role configurations to staff the project management function from full time employment to part time contracting. 

If you're an experienced construction or manufacturing project manager with a network of contractor relationships who is energized by work that is technically complex, community-rooted, and genuinely consequential, we'd like to talk.  If you are newer to project management or home building there may be a role for you after we fill an anchor project manager position.

We strongly encourage applications from a diversity of candidates.  Women, BIPOC candidates, and people of all gender identities and expressions are welcome, and cooperative-curious candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Role

The Project Manager is a primary point of contact for ZEH homebuyers from contract through project completion. Working on the VP of Operations’ team and in close coordination with the sales, design, manufacturing, and onsite teams, you will carry home build projects through manufacturing, set, and onsite finishing.

This is a relationship-intensive role that requires technical depth. You'll coordinate across ZEH's sales, design, production, and manufacturing teams as well as our embedded construction partner and external contractors, and you'll be doing it for multiple projects simultaneously. As ZEH adds modular manufacturing to its current panelized production model, the nature of the work will shift — and the project portfolio for this role will scale with it.

Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

- Support Business Development team in converting customer Letters of Intent to Contracts. This may include answering questions related to site selection, permitting, planning, and financing 

- Contribute to cost estimation and project scoping to bring projects to contract.  This may include researching components that are more cost effective, sustainable, and local.  

Post-Contract through Completion

- Support panel/module set and lead onsite finishing work through certificate of occupancy

- Meet or exceed targets on project schedules and budgets

- Serve as primary point of contact for ZEH customer communications

- Coordinate with ZEH production and manufacturing teams on build sequencing

- Serve as a coordinating liaison with Maker Construction and other contracting partners on field execution

- Track and resolve issues across design, permitting, construction, and customer experience

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Maintain clear communication between customers, sales, design, production, and field teams

- Regularly report project status to the VP of Operations and larger team

- Ensure customers are informed and involved

- Contribute to process improvement as ZEH scales its production model

- Contribute to cooperative visibility, maintain awareness of communications and social media needs, provide content 

Qualifications

Required

- 3+ years of experience in construction project management or a closely related role

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Experience working directly with clients or customers in a construction or design-build context

- Familiarity with residential permitting, sitework, and construction sequencing

- Strong organizational and communication skills — written, verbal, and across organizational levels

- Comfort with cost estimation and budget tracking

- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites across Maine

- Must be 18 years of age or older and must be able to pass a background check

Preferred

- Experience with modular, panelized, or other off-site construction methods

- Familiarity with net-zero, passive/pretty good house, or high-performance building standards

- Experience working in or with mission-driven, cooperative, or employee-owned organizations

- Background in affordable housing development or community-oriented construction

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field — or equivalent experience

Compensation & Benefits

ZEH salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  ZEH offers health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, a generous paid time off package, access to retirement savings vehicles and opportunities for employee ownership and future patronage as a member of the ZEH cooperative - eligibility for cooperative membership starts after 1000 hours on the job.

How to Apply

Send resume, cover letter, and three references to amy@zeroenergyhomes.coop

References will be checked only in advance of offers of employment.

*Zero Energy Homes is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people with a diversity of backgrounds. *