Consultant

About the role

This position will report to a Principal or designee level staff member within our Building Envelope division and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

• Undertake building envelope/roofing design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication and construction administration.
• Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Well versed in exterior wall construction and roofing project phases including but not limited to shop drawing review, submittal review, modeling, design development and construction documents.
• Develop comprehensive roof replacement scopes of work for both new construction and roof replacement projects.
• Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
• Conduct/oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity.
• Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets.
• Advise management on related project performance/key issues, status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion.
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams.
• Produce details via hand sketching and using 2D and 3D CAD packages as required.
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed.
• Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion.
• Break down technical needs/deliverable; assist in managing budgetary project requirements.
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability.
• Occasional presentation of white paper/case studies to technical teams.
• Manage staff or team and foster training/mentoring.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 plus years working with building envelope/enclosure and roofing project experience, with emphasis on both new construction and roof replacement projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or an Engineering discipline.
• Strong expertise in roof shop drawing/submittal review and developing roof replacement scopes of work.
• Demonstrated technical expertise with ability to perform at an expert level.
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
• RRO (Registered Roofing Observer) or RRC (Registered Roofing Consultant) certifications strongly preferred for candidates without PE/RA credentials.
• Knowledge of Architectural design theories/concepts and local laws/codes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Inspection certificates preferred.
• Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document writing programs.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic team environment and proficient in problem solving.
• Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture.