Building Envelope Project Manager

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Charleston, SC

178d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves overseeing building envelope projects from start to finish, ensuring quality standards, budget adherence, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building envelope consulting (investigation, design, commissioning) and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (PE, RA, etc.) are a plus.
10 plus years of construction-related experience with a background in building envelope investigation and design with a minimum of 3 years successful project management experience.
Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and quality control procedures for building envelope systems.
Relevant certifications through IIBEC are a plus.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications through IIBEC are a plus.
Advanced degree or certifications (PE, RA, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Participate in project meetings, providing updates on progress, addressing issues, and guiding decision-making processes.
Work with younger staff during field work and issuance of deliverables.
Develop and review building envelope repair designs, including glazing systems, curtain walls, roofing, waterproofing, cladding, and insulation.
Assist with the production of construction documents, specifications, and details for building envelope systems.
Conduct material selection and structural evaluation of building envelope components.
Provide design-assist services, recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.
Conduct forensic investigations of building envelope failures, prepare assessment reports, and recommend repairs.
Translate complex concepts and findings into detailed technical reports and recommendations.
Evaluate structural loads and wind pressure requirements for envelope components.
Provide building envelope commissioning services for new construction, including recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.
Perform field inspections and evaluations of ongoing construction to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
Implement quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
Inspect work during installation, documenting findings and communicating corrective actions as needed.
Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes.
Participate in marketing and business development activities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and client presentations.
Manage client relationships, communicating progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.