Director of Building Performance Services

PerfVal Labs, Inc.•Tacoma, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

For 35+ years, we've helped clients navigate some of the most technically complex and regulated work in the country — and we've built a reputation for actually doing what we say we'll do. Our Building Performance group brings that same standard to commissioning, energy audits, benchmarking compliance, building envelope, and facility condition assessments across the Pacific Northwest. As Director of Building Performance Services, you'll own the technical direction and project execution of our BCx group. That means leading complex projects from the front, building the templates and standards that scale our work, mentoring the engineers and managers who deliver it, and showing up as a credible technical partner to our clients. You'll report directly to the VP of Service Delivery. This isn't a heads-down individual contributor role, and it isn't pure people management either. The right person leads on both sides — technical and team — and uses every complex project as a training opportunity for the group.

Requirements

A four-year degree in engineering, management, building sciences, or a related field
10+ years of industry experience — or the equivalent mix of education and experience
Self-motivated, professional, and genuinely good with people — clients, contractors, and employees alike
Comfortable influencing across teams and disciplines
Navigating contracts and budgets confidently
Applying company policies with sound judgment

Nice To Haves

Technical certifications like PE, CCP, LEED AP, or CEA are strongly preferred
Experience with CxPlanner and Bluebeam is a plus
Hands-on experience helping clients comply with Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard or similar legislation

Responsibilities

Managing and executing complex building performance projects with the technical depth our clients expect
Developing technical templates and standards across commissioning, benchmarking, energy audits, envelope consulting, and facility condition assessments
Leading a team of service managers and administrative staff — mentoring, aligning on standards, and setting direction
Partnering on commercial work: reviewing and shaping proposals, joining client pursuits and interviews, and maintaining key client relationships
Training new hires through both classroom and field instruction alongside service managers
Owning final decisions on software tools and equipment for the group
Leading the hiring process — resumes, interviews, and partnering with HR on offers
Reviewing monthly invoicing with the admin team and staying on top of project status reports and timesheets