Enclosure Consultant/ Project Manager - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Walter P Moore is hiring an Enclosure Consultant/Project Manager in Diagnostics to design new building enclosure systems and repairs for existing systems, and to review enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects. The role investigates the service life and performance of enclosure assemblies, including air infiltration, rainwater control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. It also involves building performance analysis of daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and the integration of building enclosures with mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems. The position leads projects with internal consultants, supports Senior Project Managers, and performs project management and client-facing work. It includes technical research, assessments, modeling, design and drafting, construction documentation, field investigations, and construction observation. The role requires a sound technical background, experience with CADD and building performance modeling software, and strong communication, organizational, time-management, and client-service skills. This is a hybrid firm position combining in-office and home-office work. Candidates should be able to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office. Fieldwork and travel are also required. The annual salary range listed for Seattle is $100,000–$124,000; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, location, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of prior experience in building restoration, parking rehabilitation, renovation, building enclosure issues, and/or forensic consulting.
Experience with CADD and building performance modeling software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to mentor and lead junior staff, build partnerships, and collaborate to meet shared objectives.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated career growth, including experience working on design teams for a variety of project types.
Strong client-service attitude and ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.
Ability to perform field investigations and travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
PE, RA, or MSFE credentials are preferred for U.S. roles.
Experience with WINDOW, THERM, Tekla, and Grasshopper is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead projects with a team of internal consultants.
Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks.
Perform project management duties.
Facilitate client meetings.
Prepare technical presentations for client meetings.
Prepare proposals for new project pursuits.
Review enclosure details and specifications prepared by other consultants.
Work with architects and contractors to develop high-performance details.
Research building codes and industry standards.
Write assessment reports.
Perform field investigations, including water-leakage investigations and non-destructive testing; travel is required.
Model enclosure assemblies using different software.
Analyze proposed repair and design options.
Design and draft repair drawings and details.
Prepare construction documents, including repair drawings and specifications.
Observe construction and installation of repairs and designs in the field, including quality assurance testing.
Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes.
Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors.
Design new enclosure systems and repairs for existing enclosure systems.
Review enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects.
Investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies.
Assess enclosure performance, including air infiltration, rainwater control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission.
Perform building performance analysis of daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and integration with mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.