
Posted 3 months ago
Building Envelope Consultant
IrvineHybridFull-time
AI Summary
Acts as the primary client contact providing building enclosure consulting for new construction and existing structures, performing investigations, condition assessments, design, peer review, construction administration, and cost estimation.
About this role
How Your Role Will Shape Our Success
In this role, you will provide expert building enclosure consulting services to a range of local and national clients. You will act as the primary client contact on projects involving both new construction and existing structures. Your work will focus on the design, evaluation, and consulting for below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies.
Supported by your local director, your responsibilities will include condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients.
What You'll Do
-Perform investigations related to the building envelope and prepare reports with observations and repair recommendations.
-Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes and repair recommendations, and prepare opinion of probable construction cost estimates.
-Produce building envelope construction documents.
-Assist in peer/office reviews of projects.
-Make progress reviews during the production of reports and construction documents to assure a quality project.
-Perform construction administration services such as RFI & submittal review, site visits, and punch list. Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review our investigations and designs and to answer questions related to our work.
-Monitor project budget and schedule and act to correct any discrepancies.
-Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Education Requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Additional Requirements:
-5+ years of building envelope and waterproofing experience.
-Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); Building Envelope certifications (AIA BEC, RCI, or similar) are a plus
-Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.).
-Experience with both new construction and evaluation of existing structures.
-Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing procedures.
-Ability to supervise professional and support staff, including outside consultants assigned to the project.
-Ability to manage client relationships and maintain communication with the client after the project is finished for securing possible future work.
-A collaborative, client-focused mindset and interest in business development.
-Ability to compile strong RFQ/RFP responses.
-Willingness to travel as needed.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
Skills
AAMAASTMBelow Grade WaterproofingBuilding EnvelopeCondition AssessmentsConstruction AdministrationExterior WallsFenestration SystemsPlazas And PodiumsRoofing Assemblies
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