Design Specialist, Building Enveloper

Turner Construction•Nashville, TN

2d•$125,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves conducting analysis of Building Envelope systems, providing input, and performing technical reviews. The specialist will mitigate potential design risks, identify and solve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities for both design-build and design-bid build systems projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from accredited and credentialed degree program in Architecture/Engineering
4 years of industry experience as Building Envelope Engineer/Consultant or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Design experience in diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with focus on all Building Envelope elements
Think and write in highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities
Exterior Envelope products and costs knowledge
U.S. building design codes and material specific standards experience
Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience
Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
Design software for design analysis, general collaboration software (e.g. Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp)

Responsibilities

Perform technical reviews of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables as related to Building Envelope.
Evaluate Building Envelope for energy code compliance.
Develop and present alternate exterior wall systems complete with cost benefit analysis.
Review and assess project documentation related to Building Envelope, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings.
Examine documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
Propose potential solutions to Design/Construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements as related to Building Envelope.
Evaluate and provide and guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, subcontractors, and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
Work in partnership with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural, code-compliance, architectural, MEFP, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.