Roof Consultant

Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated mid‑to‑senior level Roof Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary consulting team. The role involves field observations, roof assessments, causation determinations, non‑destructive testing, and material investigations for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial facilities.

• Document as-built conditions and damage to roofing systems and components resulting from natural events (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and human‑induced origins such as design and construction errors/omissions.
• Investigate roof failures and identify causation.
• Diagnose roofing system and assembly conditions and develop scopes of repair.
• Develop roof repair/replacement cost estimates (desirable).
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop client relationships.
• Travel as needed on short notice.

• 10+ years of experience in roofing for new and existing structures, including investigation, design, testing, and/or installation.
• Understanding of building systems and various roofing systems for commercial, industrial, single‑ and multi‑family, high‑rise buildings and structures.
• Knowledge of roofing details such as flashing, interfaces with adjacent building systems, and roofing systems.
• Experience with low‑slope roofs (BUR, metal panel, polymer‑modified bitumen, thermoplastic/thermoset single‑ply membranes, spray polyurethane foam‑based systems).
• Experience with steep‑sloped roofs (asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, metal panel and tile, slate, wood shakes, synthetic roofs).
• Experience in roof testing: infrared, nuclear, or electrical capacitance surveys; core sampling; ASTM procedures; gravimetric analysis.
• Experience utilizing third‑party laboratories for analysis of roof samples for system and assembly failure determination (desirable).
• Membership with IIBEC or RCI, Inc. and/or Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) or Registered Roof Observer (RRO) status preferred.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices for roofing systems.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience providing litigation support, including expert testimony at depositions, trials, mediation or arbitration (plus).

Compensation: $90k – $150k, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a generous 401(k) match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.