Building Envelope Consultant

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KTA‑Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee‑owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings. The Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting services, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects.

Join a growing Commercial Services Group where your technical expertise and initiative can make a real impact. We’re looking for a driven, self‑starting professional to lead and perform technical assessments of commercial buildings while managing client needs from proposal through final deliverables and invoicing. This full‑time role, based remotely or in the Pittsburgh, PA corporate office or Dobson, NC field office, offers significant opportunities for professional development, expanding responsibility, and career growth.

The position provides a pathway to increased leadership within the business unit and the opportunity to take on a larger operational role over time, contributing to the strategic growth and business development efforts of the department.

• Perform professional tier onsite building envelope consulting and diagnostic assessments, moisture intrusion surveys, failure investigations, coating condition assessments, and paint and building repair QA inspections.
• Coordinate with peers and external consulting engineering firms and commercial building owners to gain insight and determine the root cause of problems identified.
• Explore client needs, verify understanding of their needs, and prepare responsive proposals that provide solutions to building envelope and moisture intrusion problems.
• Prepare written technical reports based on the field assessments, including scopes of work, specifications, and recommendations for remediation of building/coatings issues, with minimal guidance.
• Effectively coordinate building inspection staff and review their reports and client deliverables for accuracy.
• Manage project assignments on time, on scope, and within budget in conformance with KTA’s scope of services and corporate quality standards.
• In the future, support and progressively lead business development initiatives, including client relationship management, identification of new service opportunities, proposal strategy, and contributing to the long‑term growth and leadership succession of the department.

• Bachelor’s degree (or specialized experience) in Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Technical experience in the application of building science principles and a strong understanding of commercial building maintenance and remodel strategies and determining cause(s) of moisture intrusion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word), reading and taking measurements, blueprint reading, and mathematically inclined.
• Auto Cad and Bluebeam proficiency – preferred.
• Professional engineering or architectural license – ideal.
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. (30‑50% expected), valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coatings credentials, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials – desired.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Ability to hear, speak, smell; vision (close, distance, color, depth, ability to adjust focus); ability to climb and work from heights, safely lift 50 pounds, work outside, and walk on uneven ground or terrain.

Apply today to become part of a proudly 100% employee‑owned company that offers competitive pay and benefits. KTA is a casual, friendly workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.