Senior Project Manager with a focus on existing buildings

Intertek•New York, NY

10d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of total quality assurance and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in New York City! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group! Intertek's Building & Construction group is composed of a suite of Intertek brands with industry leaders and experts across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services provide the risk management and quality assurance the industry needs to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), and enclosure field performance testing for new construction, existing buildings and retrofit projects. The Senior Project Manager will assist leadership and manage their own portfolio of diverse project types. The work will have a focus on existing building scope, leak investigations and the evaluation and design of repairs. However, projects may also include building enclosure consulting & building enclosure commissioning (BECx) for new design/construction projects. The Senior Project Manager will maintain professional and client relationships with involvement in assisting management with some business development. This position travels within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations. Travel estimates are provided below.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
8+ years of Enclosure Consulting/Commissioning experience for existing buildings
Previous Architecture/Design, Engineering or Construction Management experience will be considered
Technical knowledge of building construction and building enclosure systems
Construction administration, progress observation and site inspection experience
Ability to efficiently work on projects in a team environment
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Consistent, professional interaction and communication
Ability to travel frequently within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations. Estimate 20%-40% travel time
Certification for supported and suspended scaffolding required
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Nice To Haves

Degrees in Architecture & Engineering are highly preferred
Professionally licensed/registered, seeking licensure/registration
NYC DOB-Approved Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI)
Highly prefer individuals with previous experience in the New York City area and Greater Metro Region with building enclosure consulting work, and a good standing relationship with clients

Responsibilities

Provide survey, evaluation & consulting for existing building enclosures
Conduct forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions, including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below-grade elements, etc.
Provide remediation design of building enclosures
Perform building enclosure review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals
Provide construction administration services, including RFI & submittal reviews, and site visits
Assist with/perform some field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
Compose professionally written technical reports
Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD, 3D software or hand-sketch techniques
Litigation support for projects involving building enclosures