Senior Building Envelope Consultant

Position Summary

Involved in façade design, building envelope investigations, condition assessments, design of building-envelope repairs and subsequent construction administration, and peer reviews of building envelope designs.

• Design assistance to Architects including detailing, specification preparation, etc.
• Proposal review and value analysis including recommendations for award of contract.
• Value Engineering.
• Contractor submittal review for compliance with contract documents.
• Observation of mock‑up construction and testing.
• In‑plant inspection to assess quality controls and manufacturer’s quality control programs. We also monitor quality of production on behalf of our clients.
• Special inspection of façade installation as required by the Building Department/ Building Code of the City of New York.
• Periodic inspection of facades as required by Building Department/Code officials to confirm safety of façade conditions.
• Due diligence inspections for Developers/Owners considering the purchase of a building.
• Forensic investigations of façade failures, including:
  • Excessive air infiltration
  • Water penetration
  • Structural deficiency
  • Failure to provide anticipated thermal performance and condensation resistance
  • Failure of operating windows and doors to function correctly
  • Finish failure
• Development of remedial work programs to address façade failures and monitor the implementation of such programs.
• Development of programs for façade upgrades including re‑cladding, over‑cladding, window replacement, etc., and monitoring implementations of such programs.
• Manages project team, builds client relationships, researches historical background of structure, technical issues, and code issues.
• Designs repair details, prepares drawings, specifications, and final project deliverables, prepares bid documents, addenda, draft investigation reports, and other work product.
• Conducts on‑site inspection/investigation including survey and documentation of distress, field testing, sampling, photographing, and sketching.
• Conducts on‑site observations of work in progress.
• Analyzes research and investigation data and develops alternate schemes for solving problems.
• Monitors and/or conducts field testing.
• Attends field meetings and prepares site observation reports.
• Performs tasks to support office function.
• Participates in professional organizations, authors papers, attends conferences, and performs work on technical committees.
• Supervises work by technicians and draftsmen and others assisting project team.
• Able to work on routine projects independently.
• Act as project manager for small, straightforward assignments.
• Serve as project engineer to assist project manager in engineering, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication for more complex assignments.
• Develops letters, reports, drawings, specifications, and proposals with moderate guidance from supervisor.
• Conduct field investigations and on-site construction monitoring.
• Skilled at time management.
• Ability to present to client groups and professional organizations.
• Perform field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Pursues professional activities to gain professional recognition.

Involves climbing ladders and scaffolds, and the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel by car to multiple job sites.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in performing the services offered by the firm, or 5-10 years relevant experience for an Intermediate Consultant role.
• PE or RA License is a plus.
• Experience in building construction and investigating building problems, which may include difficulties related to concrete, curtain walls, flooring, glazing, masonry, roofing sealants, waterproofing, windows, and building science issues.
• Experience in field inspection of new construction in progress.
• Degree in a related field with relevant experience and expertise in one or more of the firm’s primary practices is preferred but not essential.
• Strong generalist background.
• Experience managing a range of projects from small to large.
• Active in professional…