Senior Building Enclosure Specialist Job New York City area,New York USA,Engineering

Senior Building Enclosure Specialist

This is a leadership role important to RDH's growth in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area markets immediately, and opportunities along the East Coast. The role will focus on the development of building enclosure consulting for new and existing buildings in the eastern US region. The role will also focus on providing technical leadership in the areas of investigation, rehabilitation, and design of building enclosure systems on historic and contemporary structures.

This includes your specialized and focused experience in the design and integration of complex building enclosures systems, including waterproofing, air and water barriers, rain screen cladding, and fenestration systems. Existing building repairs, rehabilitation.

The role will contribute to the growth of RDH's presence in the US East region which includes markets east of the Mississippi River from Maine to Florida. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with other RDH offices and teams across the company in the US West Region and Canadian markets.

This role is involved in a variety of project work, leading projects as a Project Principal, Technical Specialist, and/or Project Manager. The position requires the application of building science principles to a wide range of new building construction, forensic investigations, and repair and renewal projects for existing buildings. The position will also include developing client relationships, identifying and responding to project opportunities and RFPs in the local market, and developing and delivering building science services to clients with new and existing facilities, including forensics, litigation, and insurance.

Responsibilities:

Work with US East team on a day-to-day basis to grow and lead a team based in the New York City office, as Project Principal and Project Manager, to efficiently and reliably source and deliver services on projects within scope and budget. Manage overall project performance.
Work with Regional Director and other leadership colleagues to source assistance from other offices and on decisions regarding timing of adding and selecting new
Assist our clients and other project team members including other consultants and contractors to better ensure the successful design and implementation of effective building enclosures.
Review design drawings, specifications and construction related submittals based on building science fundamentals and project performance criteria to provide useful input.
Evaluate contractor performance and assist them to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved
Maintain regular communication and coordination with clients and colleagues regarding project status, site issues, project quality, and collaboration efforts to resolve issues as required.
Lead investigations and condition assessments to determine repair and renewal
Coordinate with project teams and firm resources to prepare construction-related drawings, specifications, and reports for existing building
Contribute to company knowledge management and practice
Contribute to the firm's reputation in the market and help build client base through a range of appropriate business development
Develop our people to ensure their and RDH's growth.
Local recruitment activities.

Qualifications:

The Senior Building Science Specialist is a technical leader within RDH. The qualifications include the following:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or Applied Science is required
Master's degree in engineering or Applied Science, specializing in building science is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in building science and engineering, with knowledge of architecture and construction with a focus on building enclosure systems
Field experience and construction activity review experience
Demonstrated business development experience
Client facing experience particularly with developers, architects, building owners and other project team members
Proven success leading new construction projects involving large and small buildings

Professional Registration:

Designation as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) required

Skills and

Competencies:

Superior technical knowledge of building science, building enclosure design and construction
Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and consultants
Ability to gather and diagnose information, interpret data and drawings and assess conditions for multiple components
Analytical problem-solving skills and strong investigative aptitude, including ability to troubleshoot and diagnose building performance issues
Proven team player who fosters teamwork and cooperation
Fast learner with the ability to develop technical and interpersonal skills
Superior ability to communicate complex technical information to staff, clients, and trades
Superior ability to shift focus between changing priorities
Solid project management skills and the ability to manage performance of others
Excellent verbal and written communication…