Role overview:
This role will allow you to work closely with architects, owners, investors, insurance agents and contractors, to provide them with expert-level building envelope and waterproofing consulting services on multifamily residential, industrial, and commercial projects all over the country.
The company:
500+ employee-owned national engineering firm that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures, building enclosures, and materials. They are an award-winning work encompasses building, energy, civil/infrastructure, and science/defense projects in the United States, Canada, and more than thirty additional countries. The company's main functions include performing forensic analyses, property condition assessments, construction administration, waterproofing and air-barrier testing, on-site observations, and reports on new and existing buildings. The company has built an exceptional reputation by providing value to their clients through their accurate evaluations and expert problem-solving.
Responsibilities Include:
- Perform investigations of building envelope failures.
- Diagnose failures and recommend solutions for building envelope systems.
- Perform on-site observations and document as-built conditions and damage to building systems due to natural (e.g., floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and earthquakes) and human-induced (e.g., design and construction errors) origins.
- Utilize building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to recommend repair solutions and report cause and origin analyses.
- Evaluation of design drawings and documentation.
- Leakage testing of exterior-wall systems including walls, roofs, facades, windows, and curtain walls.
- Design repair of exterior-wall systems on existing buildings.
- Conducting peer reviews of new buildings.
- Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports.
- Litigation support.
- Manage multiple project assignments and completing them in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Travel as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Architectural Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering or any related discipline.
- 10+ years of professional experience
- Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect
- IIBEC Credentials Preferred
- Litigation and Expert Witness experience is a plus
- Field experience - Must be able to physically carry and climb ladders to access roof.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Potential ownership available based on seniority
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Above industry 401K matching
- Merit Bonuses
If you are an Engineer or Architect looking for the chance to work with a company that stands out from the rest, this opportunity is worth considering. This position will give you the opportunity to further your career while collaborating with intellectually curious peers with a high level of technical expertise and integrity.
