Building Enclosure Project Specialist (New Grads Welcome)

Intertek•Omaha, NE

140d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Building Enclosure Project Specialist – Omaha, Nebraska 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 Project Specialist to join our Building Science Solutions team in Omaha, Nebraska. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group! 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. What are we looking for? The Building Enclosure Project Specialist will assist project team members to ensure the success of projects during various phases of design and construction. The work will also include new construction enclosure consulting and commissioning during design and construction phases and the evaluation, investigation, and repairs for existing buildings. This position will travel frequently within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations; estimate is 25-50%. Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-5PM

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or other related degrees OR;
4+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure consulting/ building construction industry in lieu of degree
Desire to learn building construction, roofing, and other building enclosure systems
Comfortable in construction settings and able to follow safety protocols; on-the-job training provided for building enclosure systems
Ability to efficiently work on multiple projects, simultaneously, in a team environment
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Consistent and professional interaction and communication
Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
Ability to observe work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.
Ability to travel frequently within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations, estimate 25-50% travel time
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Registered Roof Observer (RRO) or Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)
Experience in Building Enclosure consulting/ building construction industry

Responsibilities

Perform/assist with field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements
Perform quality assurance observations and monitor the construction process to assure that roofing projects stay in compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, and best-practice or warranty stipulated installation procedures
Perform construction administration services and site visits
Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements, etc.
Prepare professionally written field reports
Learn to perform building enclosure reviews of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals
Learn to prepare sketches and details using Bluebeam and hand-drawn techniques