Project Associate

Project Associate – Building Envelope

As a Project Associate you will be responsible for providing support to the Project Managers and taking an active part in conducting on-site inspections to identify deficiencies, as well as ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and industry standards. Primary focus will be to work directly with a senior project manager on building envelope and façade related projects. Assist all aspects of restoration engineering projects on primarily existing buildings, from inception to completion, including assisting with field evaluations/investigations, design bidding, and construction administration and observation for projects under construction.

Estimated salary range for this position is $57,500 to $75,000.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordinating and managing internal kick-off, milestone, and closeout meetings for projects, fostering effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Assist with and verifies schedules and ensure adherence to project plans and timelines, both internally and with external resources, to meet project objectives efficiently.
• Conducts on-site inspections, documenting existing conditions and potential deficiencies, performing field testing, photographing, and creating hand-sketches. Observes/ tracks work in progress to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Recording accurate field measurements and performs calculations throughout the duration of the project.
• Assists with preparing written correspondence with clients and contractors, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Basic understanding of investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications, to ensure accurate interpretation and implementation.
• Communicate project status with team and proactively escalates any issues or discrepancies that arise. Escalate unresolved issues to their direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized records, files, drawings, and other essential project data ensuring that they are appropriately filed within the company's systems for easy accessibility and future reference.
• Keep up to date with job knowledge and industry trends through active participation in educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and engaging in professional societies and networks.
• Engage in networking activities and represent the company at events, seminars, continuing education presentations. Actively seek marketing opportunities to promote the organization's presence in the industry. (Not limited to exclusive company events.)
• Performs other duties as related to the position as assigned by the firm, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to contributing to the overall success of the team.

Special Requirements Technical:

• Basic understanding of Construction Plans, Specifications, and construction manuals.
• Produces inspection field reports for clients, by thoroughly reviewing site observations, reporting findings and providing recommendations based upon professional judgement, while applying relevant codes and standards.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating change orders, assessing their impact on the project scope, schedule and budget and providing recommendations to the team lead/ senior management.
• Review payment applications, verifying the accuracy of work completed and materials supplied by contractors.

Client Relations:

• Participates in client meetings led by senior personnel, where active involvement is limited to taking meeting minutes, effectively communicating the meeting's agenda, and diligently following up with all stakeholders to ensure timely addressing of action items.

Internal Team:

• Works closely with the team to understand the scope of work, budget, goals, deliverables, and timelines to ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or relevant work experience.
• In lieu of education, a minimum of two years of experience in an architectural and engineering consulting firm or construction-related field.
• For degree…