Position Summary
Involved in façade design, building envelope investigations, condition assessments, design of building-envelope repairs and subsequent construction administration, and peer reviews of building envelope designs.
Primary Responsibilities
Design assistance to Architects including detailing, specification preparation etcProposal review and value analysis including recommendations for award of Contract.Value EngineeringContractor submittal review for compliance with Contract DocumentsObservation of mock-up construction and testingIn-plant inspection to assess Quality Controls and manufacturer’s Quality Control Programs. We also monitor quality of production on behalf of our clientsSpecial Inspection of façade installation as required by the Building Department/Building Code of the City of New YorkPeriodic inspection of facades as required by Building Department/Code Officials to confirm safety of façade conditionsDue diligence inspections for Developers/Owners considering the purchase of a building.Forensic investigations of façade failures i.e.:- Excessive air infiltration
- Water penetration
- Structural deficiency
- Failure to provide anticipated thermal performance and condensation resistance
- Failure of operating windows and doors to function correctly
- Finish failure
Development of remedial work programs to address façade failures and monitor the implementation of such programsDevelopment of programs for façade upgrades including re-cladding; over-cladding window replacement etc. and monitoring implementations of such programsManages project teamBuilds client relationshipsResearches historical background of structure, technical issues, and code issuesDesigns repair detailsPrepares drawings, specifications, and final project deliverablesPrepares bid documents, addenda, draft investigation reports, and othe work productConducts on-site inspection/investigation including survey and documentation of distress, field testing, sampling, photographing, and sketchingConducts on-site observations of work in progressAnalyzes research and investigation data and develops alternate schemes for solving problemsMonitors and/or conducts field testingAttends field meetings and prepares site observation reportsPerforms tasks to support office functionParticipates in professional organizations, authors papers, attends conferences, and performs work on technical committeesSupervise work by technicians and draftsmen and others assisting project teamAble to work on routine projects independentlyAct as project manager for small, straightforward assignments and serve as project engineer to assist project manager in engineering, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication for more complex assignmentsDevelop letters, reports, drawings, specifications, and proposals with moderate guidance from supervisorConduct field investigations and on-site construction monitoringSkilled at time managementAbility to present to client groups and professional organizationsPerform field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building componentsPursue professional activities to gain professional recognitionEssential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, and the ability to workat great heights, and the ability to travel by car to multiple job sites
Position Requirements
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in performing the services offered by the firm, or 5-10 years relevant experience for a Intermediate Consultant rolePE or RA License is a plusExperience in building construction and investigating building problems, which may include difficulties related to concrete, curtain walls, flooring, glazing, masonry, roofing sealants, waterproofing, windows and building science issuesExperience in field inspection of new construction in progressDegreed in a related field with relevant experience and expertise in one ormore of the firm’s primary practices is preferred but not essentialStrong generalist backgroundExperience managing a range of projects from small to largeActive in professional organizationsStrong technical, written, and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills including CADD and Microsoft OfficeAbility to work in the fieldAbility to travel outside local area, depending on local work load and project locationPersonal Characteristics
Enthusiasm for their work and no fear of heights, include climbing ladders and scaffoldsExcellent verbal and writing skills to communicate on the job, and to juries, clients and another professionalsExcellent organizational skillsMust be able to work collaboratively with project owners, contractors and field crew membersInterest in buildings and solving engineering problemsCompany DescriptionOur client is a nationally recognized professional exterior walls consulting firm specializing in the design of building enclosure systems including windows walls, curtain walls, windows, masonry, pre-cast concrete, glass & glazing, panel wall systems, waterproofing, roofing, EIFS, and skylights. The Firm is intimately involved in the use of protective glazing products as they effect hurricane resistance, ballistic resistance and blast resistance. The company also provides advice and counsel to owners and architects in this area of design and forensic engineering services in the event of failure.