Building Science Technical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Volunteer Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Technical Director serves as BPAs senior technical lead across all association activities, providing industry expertise and technical support to staff, partners, and funders. Reporting to the CEO and supervising the Workforce Development Coordinator, this role provides technical leadership across BPA's workforce development, training, policy, events, and program activities. The Technical Director is responsible for the strategic direction and program integrity of BPA's Registered Apprenticeship Programs and serves as the Association's primary technical resource for building performance standards, industry best practices, and program development. The Technical Director brings deep industry knowledge to position BPA as a national leader in building performance and workforce development.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Lead the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of BPAs Registered Apprenticeship Programs, ensuring alignment with DOL standards, state requirements, and industry needs.
Supervise and provide technical direction to the Workforce Development Coordinator, overseeing work plans, program operations, data integrity, reporting, and contract compliance.
Serve as BPAs primary technical resource across all association activities, providing expertise in building science, residential energy efficiency, and weatherization to staff, partners, funders, and policymakers.
Build and maintain relationships with departments of labor, workforce boards, state energy offices, and employer sponsors to support program delivery and advance BPAs workforce agenda.
Lead the design and development of career pathways, on-the-job training frameworks, and technical resources for contractors, weatherization agencies, and apprenticeship sponsors.
Oversee grant compliance, high-stakes reporting, and funder relationships for workforce development contracts, including state-funded and federally funded programs.
Represent BPA at regional and national conferences, contributing to panels, working groups, and industry coalitions focused on workforce development and building performance.
Collaborate with BPA leadership and staff to identify emerging workforce needs, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships that advance the Associations mission.

• Expanding the Associations reach and engagement through its Allied Partnership Network.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
Five or more years of experience in the building performance, weatherization, energy efficiency, or related residential construction sector, with a strong technical foundation and understanding of home performance principles.

Experience with workforce development initiatives, training programs, or Registered Apprenticeship Programs is preferred. Experience working with Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATCs), state apprenticeship agencies, or the U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship system is highly desirable.

Bachelor's degree in building science, environmental science, construction management, engineering, or a related field is a plus.

BPI certification, RESNET credential, or comparable industry certifications are preferred. Candidates with substantial technical experience in building performance and workforce development will also be considered.

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to contractors, trainers, program administrators, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies:

Deep expertise in building science, residential energy efficiency, and weatherization, with the ability to translate technical knowledge for diverse audiences.
Familiarity with Registered Apprenticeship Programs, workforce development initiatives, or industry training programs. Experience with DOL compliance, RAPIDS, state workforce agencies, and apprenticeship systems is preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders ranging from frontline contractors to federal agency staff.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs and supervise staff in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Collaborative leader who works effectively across internal teams and with external partners, funders, and government agencies.
Strong commitment to BPAs mission, DEI values, and the advancement of a skilled, diverse building performance workforce.
Experience supervising staff or managing direct reports is strongly preferred.
Demonstrates professionalism, collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing the building performance industry.

Travel Requirements:

Willingness to travel for conferences, stakeholder meetings, and program activities (approximately 30%40% travel required).

Benefits:
401k Savings Plan and Match, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off, Flexible Workplace

Salary Range : $95,000-$105,000

About the Building Performance Association

At BPA were not all the same. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our association stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for helping improve the lives of others, you will find a home at BPA.

At BPA we collaborate. Seriously. Our team is made up of some great individuals, but together we are amazing. If you value giving and receiving input, working toward (and celebrating) shared successes, being inclusive, giving the benefit of the doubt, and being responsible for each other- we should talk.

At BPA we care about the whole you. Nowadays, there really isnt such a thing as work/life balance. Work and life are irrevocably intertwined. We want you to be comfortable and that is why this is a remote position. We dont worry about you being away from your desk over a doctors appointment, a childs performance, or a needed mental health break. BPA has what we call the flexible workplace- this means that if you need be away for a part of the day to tend your life, we are happy to support you.

BPA wants you to reach your potential. Your professional development and professional satisfaction are important to us. We want to support your growth not only through work experience, but through continuing education opportunities as well. We want you to be challenged and energized, we want you to have significant influence on the projects you take on. We want you to have career goals and while we hope it involves BPA for the long term, if you are pulled in another direction, having your growth supported while you are here will have been well worth it.

BPA values a good fit. A sense of humor helps. Having a can do and go with the flow attitude fits. We want you to be yourself- characters are most certainly welcome. We often spend more time with our colleagues than with our families and friends during a given week, therefore we see bringing in new team members as an awesome opportunity and responsibility. We value team oriented, friendly, approachable, spirited individuals with lots of integrity who are eager to get things done.

MORE ABOUT BPA

The Building Performance Association is a membership-based 501(c)6 industry association representing a broad range of stakeholders that deliver energy efficiency services and products to owners and occupants of existing residential buildings, nationwide. The Associations mission is to transform the market for the home performance industry through advocacy, education, research, and networking to ensure all homes are healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient.

As an equal opportunity employer, Building Performance Association is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

About You

This role is suitable for a range of people with different levels of experience and professional competencies within the home/building performance and residential energy efficiency space.

Youve done (a lot of) this before. Youve got the skills and experience to hit the ground running. You might not have covered everything in previous roles, but youll be able to learn quickly and apply it.

Youre a consensus builder. You can listen and understand input from a diverse group of stakeholders. You know how important it is for each group member to feel heard, and you can ensure that it happens.

Youre a juggler. Youre used to multiple projects and can keep things moving. You know what questions to ask, and how to balance conflicting priorities to deliver successful outcomes.

You figure out whats needed. Youre comfortable sifting through lots of information to get to the root of an issue, figuring out what to do, and you have the confidence to make it happen.

Youre a collaborator. We are big believers in the power of a team and work closely with stakeholders internally and externally to share experience and knowledge. This approach will fit you like a glove.

You enjoy working in smaller teams and are happy managing your own workload . Your flexibility and proactive nature mean that youre comfortable and motivated to make decisions yourself, knowing how to draw in other team members to help get things done.

You take your work, but not yourself too seriously. You keep the mission at front of mind and know that the teams success is your success. You know that work should be fun and that a good laugh is key to a productive day.