Building Enclosure Consultant

Building Enclosure Consultant

We are seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant with proven expertise in the design, analysis, and repair of building enclosures. You will join our team of architects and engineers, working in a multi-discipline, collaborative, and engaging team-based environment.

The ideal candidate for this position will be energetic and passionate about design, committed to quality, engaged in team, office, and firm-wide initiatives, able to work independently and in a team environment, an enthusiastic mentor for other design staff, and able to prioritize work.

General Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution, including performing and training others in hands-on field investigations; applying sound judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and various building enclosure systems for analysis, detailing, and repair design; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; and providing high-quality reviews of work by others
• Performing condition assessments and construction site visits, which may include documenting existing conditions, performance evaluation, and field testing, collecting data and samples, troubleshooting details, and observing buildings under construction
• Collaboration with multi-discipline project teams, including providing expertise for a variety of building envelope-related projects (e.g., roofing, waterproofing, curtain wall, fenestrations, troubleshooting of existing envelope systems, enclosure commissioning (BECx), and/or specialty consulting of new enclosure systems from design through construction)
• Authoring site visit reports, standalone technical reports, and contributing to project basis of design documentation
• Review and interpretation of architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and related documents to support peer reviews and consulting activities
• Specifying project building enclosure commissioning requirements
• Contributing to project scoping and fee proposals, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables
• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with colleagues, providing quality control reviews with helpful feedback, contributing to process improvement and knowledge sharing sessions

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred; related professional certifications such as Registered Roof Consultant/Observer, Registered Exterior Wall Consultant/Observer, Registered Waterproofing Consultant, and Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider will be considered in lieu of professional licensure, with relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or better in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Minimum six years of cumulative industry experience, including significant technical experience in architectural detailing of building envelope systems, roofing systems, and waterproofing systems. This experience should include a diverse assortment of enclosure types, materials, and interface detailing. Knowledge of building science fundamentals and advanced applications is required, including condensation and moisture control, air barrier design, materials selection, and thermal bridging mitigation
• Established experience with some or all of the following materials and systems: facades, curtain walls, fenestration/glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, plaza/terrace waterproofing, traffic coatings, green roofs
• Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated competence in transitioning quickly between multiple priorities while maintaining effective coworker and client relationships

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat

Desirable:

Simulation & Analysis Tools

• WUFI Pro, THERM, WINDOW

Design & Modeling

• Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper

Essential Abilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Travel an average of 20% of the time
• Work may involve times outside normal working hours and on weekends
• Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather
• Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day
• Be able to lift 50-60 lbs

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. The work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.