Building Enclosure Commissioning Engineer/Architect

KLEIN & HOFFMAN INC•Chicago, IL

1d•$115,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Klein and Hoffman is seeking an experienced Building Enclosure Commissioning Engineer/Architect with 15 years or more experience. The candidate will work with our team of architects and engineering professionals in our building envelope practice, including design review, performance modeling, field observation and building enclosure consulting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience with specific knowledge and experience in the design, evaluation, investigation, and commissioning of building enclosure components and assembles for new structures.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering
Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Understanding of architectural, structural, and basic mechanical and electrical system design documents
Ability to provide clear and well‐written reports to clients (building owners, architects, engineers) regarding project specific system performance and energy evaluations
Knowledge of building codes, design guidelines, and industry standards
Involvement in building enclosure and building sciences professional organizations
Recognized Certifications and/or Accreditation in enclosure commissioning
Experience in a range of enclosure systems including but not limited to, below grade waterproofing, various roof systems, unitized curtain wall construction stick built curtain wall systems, operable window systems, masonry wall construction, precast enclosure systems, EFIS, insulated metal panels system, MCM systems
Experience in witnessing laboratory testing
Established client relationships and industry network with the ability to contribute to new work opportunities

Nice To Haves

Proficient with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office applications, THERM, WUFI
Building Commissioning experience
Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Experience and detailed knowledge in evaluation of a variety of enclosure systems
Lead the enclosure commissioning process for very large, complicated projects
Conduct investigation and assessments of existing building enclosure systems
Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex building system problems in a collaborative manner
Manage detailed evaluation of complicated building façade systems
Evaluate energy models, including building systems and life cycle costs analysis
Conduct quality assurance reviews, ensure writing quality and analysis rigor, and accurate, clear technical comments
Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical content of project documents
Have knowledge of relative enclosure systems costs as they relate to evaluating potential enclosure systems.
Understand enclosure system manufacturing process for a variety of systems and perform QA/QC review at manufacturing plants.
Travel to projects out of state
Review of projects from swing stage and aerial lifts
Support business development efforts, including client engagement and proposal pursuits
Leads meetings and is confident in client communication
Provide technical support and mentor Associates
Retains Clients