Building Enclosure Consultant / Senior Project Manager

Intertek Global•Hillside, IL

48d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Hillside, Illinois. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure consulting/commissioning industry! Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects. The ideal Building Enclosure Consultant / Senior Project Manager will have a significant experience with building enclosure consulting and commissioning for new and existing buildings. They should also have an interest in leading project teams, developing a client base, building the local BSS team and business, and contributing technically to our overall team. They have full responsibilities of the project including management of project teams, mentoring of staff, building client relationships and pursuing project work, and review of client deliverables, including technical content. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 10+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry OR We will also consider 14+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry in lieu of the bachelor’s degree
Professional registration as a Registered Architect (RA) or Structural Engineer (SE), or the ability to obtain within one year of hire
Building enclosure commissioning experience and proficiency
Significant technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction
Experience in managing a range of small to large projects
Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks in the field (e.g. work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.)
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
Ability to travel up to 25% outside local area, depending on local workload and project locations
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Nice To Haves

Technical experience with diverse building types and enclosure systems
Proficient and knowledge in computer modeling such as THERM, WUFI, EnergyPlus, COMcheck, and/or other similar tools
Building enclosure testing including investigative testing
Façade condition assessments
Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
AutoCAD/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency
Safety Training/Scaffold Certification

Responsibilities

Provide and lead building enclosure commissioning projects. Also, train existing staff in BECx process and requirements
Provide building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and design and construction phase services for new building projects
Provide building enclosure investigations and assessments for existing building, and provide remedial repair designs and construction phase services when requested
Prepare proposals for potential new work
Assisting in meeting profit center financial goals
Prepare professionally written deliverables, including proposals, technical report, design reviews, etc
Assist in hiring and training new building sciences team members, and mentor existing team members.
Assist the department manager with developing business and clients in the local area and assisting with national, larger pursuits outside of the local area.
Participation in professional organizations, author papers, attend conferences, and/or perform work on technical committees