About this role
What You'll Do
- Perform on-site condition assessments and construction observations to record existing conditions.
- Perform investigations and testing to diagnose building envelope issues using various testing tools and techniques.
- Support Building Enclosure Commissioning activities during pre-design, design, construction, and occupancy phases.
- Analyze field data and prepare technical reports for clients that summarize the investigation and recommendations.
- Work with an interdisciplinary project team to prepare Construction Documents including project drawings and specifications to implement repairs or rehabilitation of a building exterior.
- Analyze current building codes to determine its impacts on the project.
- Ability to work with a Project Manager to maintain project goals for budget and schedule.
- Desire to foster strong technical skills in different enclosure materials such as curtain wall windows, roofing types, brick, stucco, stone and metal cladding systems.
- Curiosity to dig deep into problems and apply knowledge of enclosure systems, diagnostic testing and the scientific method under atypical conditions.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor or better in Architecture or Engineering from ABET or NAAB accredited institution.
- 5-10 years of previous Building Envelope experience
- Working towards licensure in either architecture or engineering with a NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) record or EIT status, or ability to attain it.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
- Basic understanding of building enclosure materials, attachments, thermodynamics, insulation, and air barrier systems.
- Basic understanding of facade and roofing detailing. Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work in the office and in the field.
- Ability to work from elevated heights such as swing-stage scaffolding, man-lift, ladder or roof.
- This role may require occasional travel locally and outside the local area.