Building Envelope Consultant

Kta-Tator • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Building Envelope Consultant/Project Manager KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA's hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings. KTA's Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting services through a variety of offerings, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects. Join a growing Commercial Services Group where your technical expertise and initiative can make a real impact. We're looking for a driven, self-starting professional to lead and perform technical assessments of commercial buildings while managing client needs from proposal through final deliverables and invoicing. This full-time role, based in either our Pittsburgh, PA corporate office or Dobson, NC field office, offers significant opportunities for professional development, expanding responsibility, and career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or specialized experience) in Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Technical experience in the application of building science principles and a strong understanding of commercial building maintenance and remodel strategies and determining cause(s) of moisture intrusion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word), reading and taking measurements, blueprint reading, and mathematically inclined
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. (30-50% expected), valid driver's license, and reliable transportation
• Physical requirements: Ability to hear, speak, smell; vision (close, distance, color, depth, ability to adjust focus); ability to climb and work from heights, safely lift 50 pounds, work outside, and walk on uneven ground or terrain.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCad and Bluebeam Proficiency - preferred
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coatings credentials, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials - desired

Responsibilities

• Performing professional tier onsite building envelope consulting and diagnostic assessments, moisture intrusion surveys, failure investigations, coating condition assessments, and paint and building repair QA inspections;
• Coordinating with peers and external consulting engineering firms and commercial building owners to gain insight and determine root cause of problems identified;
• Exploring client needs, verifying understanding of their needs, and preparing responsive proposals that provide solutions to building envelope and moisture intrusion problems;
• Preparing written technical reports based on the field assessments including scopes of work, specifications, and recommendations for remediation of building/coatings issues, with minimal guidance;
• Effectively coordinating building inspection staff and reviewing their reports and client deliverables for accuracy; and
• Managing project assignments on time, on scope, and within budget in conformance with KTA's scope of services and corporate quality standards.

Benefits

• competitive pay and benefits!
• KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
• We are proud to be an 100% employee-owned company voted a 2024 Top Workplace in Pittsburgh!
• KTA is a company run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued.
• The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful.
• We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships.
• We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level.
• At KTA, you'll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees