Project Manager- Building Enclosure

REI Engineers•Raleigh, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Apply engineering principles and concepts gained through prior experience or formal education to plan and perform project management and engineering duties for design, construction administration, assessments, and investigations. Work across multiple projects simultaneously, make engineering calculations and decisions, and provide work direction to technicians and less experienced colleagues. Identify and research better ways of working, recommend them to the broader organization, and participate in implementation. Level II and Level III project managers also mentor less experienced personnel and encourage their professional and technical development. Prepare engineering documents for complex projects by collecting and analyzing field data on existing conditions, performing calculations to determine design parameters, and identifying solutions that address existing problems within budget limitations. A Professional Engineer reviews and seals calculations and project documents for compliance with state statutes. Perform construction management, including meeting with contractors, obtaining and evaluating pricing, and recommending project awards to clients. Duties may also include reviewing submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, pay applications, and other construction documents, and determining solutions to conflicts arising during the work. Direct assessments and investigations by selecting appropriate processes, assembling and operating testing apparatus, and directing destructive openings and repairs in roofing and wall systems. Document observed conditions and deficiencies and recommend improvements. Participate in identifying and addressing workplace inefficiencies, internal culture or quality issues, assist with policy and procedure improvements, and help train personnel. Other responsibilities may be assigned. The position is in person. Physical demands include extended computer use, lifting up to approximately 50 pounds, prolonged walking or standing, climbing ladders, and driving up to eight hours per day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field, or completion of a formal technical program with equivalent experience.
Have or be working toward a certification or registration relevant to the solution specialty.
Working knowledge of materials and installation processes in a solution specialty such as roofing, walls, pavement, or other envelope assemblies.
Working knowledge of building codes, ASTM standards, and engineering calculations, with the ability to apply engineering judgment to field conditions.
Ability to read, understand, and develop project specifications, drawings, submittals, and other documentation; identify discrepancies between actual construction and project requirements; and communicate those discrepancies verbally and in written reports.
Working knowledge of and ability to operate equipment used in assessments and investigations, including infrared cameras, electrical capacitance meters, water testing units, and hand tools.
Working knowledge of job-site safety requirements and the ability to use required safety equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, direct and motivate others, and provide constructive criticism tactfully.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Organizational skills and ability to interact with clients.
Word processing, spreadsheet, and general computer skills.
Project Manager Level 1: Entry level to greater than one year of experience.
Project Manager Level 2: More than two years of relevant experience in a related field; consulting or engineering firm experience is preferred. Relevant formal education, technical programs, or certifications may count toward experience.
Project Manager Level 3: Typically five or more years of relevant experience in a related field; consulting or engineering firm experience is preferred. Relevant formal education, technical programs, or certifications may count toward experience.
Building enclosure experience of three years is preferred.
Registered Consultant certification(s) are preferred.
Physical ability to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk or stand for prolonged periods, climb ladders, and drive up to eight hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Three years of building enclosure experience.
Registered Consultant certification(s).
Experience with a consulting and/or engineering firm.
Relevant formal education, technical programs, or certifications that may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare engineering documents for complex projects, including field data collection and analysis, engineering calculations, and recommendations for solutions within budget limitations.
Perform construction management duties, including contractor meetings, obtaining and assessing pricing, and advising clients on project awards.
Review construction submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, pay applications, and other project documents as applicable.
Identify potential solutions to conflicts arising during construction.
Direct building assessments and investigations, select appropriate processes, operate testing apparatus, and direct destructive openings and repairs in roofing and wall systems.
Document existing conditions and deficiencies and recommend improvements.
Identify workplace inefficiencies, internal culture or quality issues and participate in implementing improvements to policies and procedures.
Assist with preparing and providing personnel training.
Provide work direction to technicians and less experienced colleagues; Level II and Level III project managers mentor less experienced personnel.
Research and recommend improved ways of working and participate in implementing them.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.