Building Envelope Field Specialist

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC 27603, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Department:
Building Science

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Lerch Bates is seeking a Building Envelope Field Specialist to support building enclosure testing, quality assurance observations, field investigations, and building performance evaluations for both new construction and existing building projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in the field, solving real-world building challenges, and evaluating how building enclosure systems perform over time. You will conduct building envelope testing, perform site observations, document findings, and support assessments involving roofing systems, waterproofing assemblies, exterior wall systems, fenestration, air barriers, and other building enclosure components.

The Building Envelope Field Specialist works independently while collaborating closely with consultants, project teams, contractors, and building owners to support building enclosure design, construction, commissioning, investigation, repair, and rehabilitation projects.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

• Electronic leak detection testing
• Air barrier testing
• Water penetration and performance testing
• Infrared thermography scanning
• Perform construction quality assurance (CQA) observations on active construction projects.
• Conduct field investigations and condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems.
• Evaluate field conditions and building systems to identify performance concerns, construction deficiencies, deterioration, and moisture-related issues.
• Support roof assessments, facade evaluations, waterproofing investigations, and building enclosure performance studies.
• Assist with building enclosure commissioning, rehabilitation, repair, and modernization projects.
• Apply established procedures and sound judgment while adapting to changing project and site conditions.

• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely field reports documenting observations, testing results, existing conditions, and recommendations.
• Document construction quality, installation practices, and building enclosure performance findings.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with company standards and reporting requirements.
• Follow established templates and quality processes to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support consultants and project teams in the development of technical recommendations and project documentation.

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and project documentation on a limited basis.
• Identify work that may fall outside project scope and communicate findings appropriately.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Support project coordination across new construction, repair, rehabilitation, and existing building assessment projects.
• Help maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and quality service.

• Support training and development of field technicians and team members as applicable.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while working independently in the field.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with consultants, engineers, architects, and project managers to support successful project outcomes.

• 5+ years of experience working on active construction sites, building enclosure projects, building science projects, existing building assessments, roofing systems, waterproofing systems, facade systems, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of residential, commercial, and institutional building construction practices and enclosure systems.
• Experience identifying field conditions and relating observations to building enclosure performance, durability, and moisture-management issues.
• Experience with construction observations, field investigations, condition assessments, quality assurance activities, building enclosure commissioning, or building performance testing preferred.
• Knowledge of building enclosure systems including roofing, waterproofing, glazing systems, weather barriers, air barriers, vapor barriers, and exterior wall assemblies preferred.
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