Building Enclosure Project Manager

Intertek • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager to join their Building Science Solutions team in Philadelphia, PA. This role offers a career in the building enclosure testing industry. Intertek's Building and Construction division provides assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services across various architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. The Building Science Solutions group focuses on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building enclosure consulting, experience leading projects, building the local business, and contributing technically. Responsibilities include project management, supporting senior staff, building client relationships, and pursuing project work. This position requires up to 25% travel outside the local area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure consulting or leadership in Building Air Tightness Testing
• Technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction
• Experience in managing a range of small to large projects
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.
• Ability to efficiently work on projects independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Solid technical writing and communication skills
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Fluent in English for the safe and effective performance of the job
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside the local area, depending on local work load and project locations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year, preferred
• Field experience with diverse building types
• Investigation of existing walls for leaks and other performance issues
• Familiarity with ASTM testing of exterior walls for air and water infiltration and mock-up testing
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification
• Bluebeam proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform WBAT projects on medium to large sized projects
• Lead new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures
• Perform initial review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building enclosure
• Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of various building enclosure systems
• Manage construction administration services, including shop drawing reviews and conducting site visits
• Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions for various building enclosure systems
• Lead remediation design of building enclosures
• Work with staff on major design, inspection or investigative projects
• Prepare professionally written technical reports
• Prepare sketches and/or mark-up details using Bluebeam or hand-written techniques

Benefits

• Quality, safety and solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies
• Opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry
• Industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines
• Developing the most innovative product and project solutions
• Risk management and quality assurance partner to ensure reliability, safety and performance
• Focus on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing
• Leading projects of various sizes
• Building the local business
• Contributing technically to the overall team
• Supporting senior staff members
• Building client relationships
• Pursuing project work
• Passion, pace, and precision to exceed customers’ expectations
• Engaging with employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth
• Drug-free workplace
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity
• Affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level