Building Enclosure Consultant / Senior Project Manager

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure consulting industry.

About the role

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of industry-leading brands across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines. The Building Science Solutions (BSS) group focuses on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building enclosure consulting, leadership in project teams, and a drive to develop client relationships and business growth.

This position requires up to 25% travel outside the local area, dependent on project load.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure commissioning projects and train staff in the BECx process and requirements.
• Provide building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and design and construction phase services for new projects.
• Conduct building enclosure investigations and assessments for existing buildings, including remedial repair designs and construction phase services.
• Prepare proposals for potential new work and assist in meeting profit center financial goals.
• Develop professionally written deliverables, including proposals, technical reports, and design reviews.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to team members.
• Assist in hiring and training new building sciences team members and mentor existing staff.
• Support the department manager in developing business and clients locally and nationally.
• Grow the local BSS office by balancing staff workloads and securing new projects.
• Participate in professional organizations, author papers, attend conferences, and contribute to technical committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering and 5+ years of experience in Building Enclosure consulting/industry OR 10+ years of experience in Building Enclosure consulting/industry in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction.
• Experience managing a range of small to large projects.
• Building Enclosure Project management experience.
• Ability to perform both office tasks and physical labor (e.g., work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Professional interaction and communication with clients and project teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside the local area, depending on workload and project locations.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Preferred Qualifications

• Building enclosure commissioning experience and proficiency.
• Professional registration or ability to obtain within one year (e.g., AIA, NCARB, SE, PE).
• Field and technical experience with diverse building types and enclosure systems.
• Additional registration or certification, or ability to obtain within one year (e.g., CBECxP, CxA+BE, BECxP, REWC, RRC).
• Proficiency in computer modeling tools such as THERM, WUFI, EnergyPlus, COMcheck, or similar.
• Experience with building enclosure testing, including functional performance and investigative testing.
• Experience with property/facade condition assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, or SketchUp.
• Safety training or scaffold certification.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8AM–6PM.

Pay

Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.