Forensic Architectural Engineer

About the role

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience.

Reporting to the Building Envelope Director, the Graduate Architect is responsible for providing high-level inspection, building envelope, and project management services. The Graduate Architect will be responsible for forensic investigations, report writing, and construction administration while working under senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist with managing project schedule, scope, and fee to ensure successful projects and satisfied clients;
• Assist with design solutions and manage client expectations;
• Attend site meetings and address CA tasks such as submittal review and answering RFIs;
• Perform condition assessments of the building envelope for compliance with Construction Documents and Local Building Codes which includes reviewing available documents, interviews with key personnel, site inspections and field-testing; and
• Organize, draft, and coordinate detailed reports with recommendations relating to the building envelope systems and components.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering degree or applicable building envelope certifications is preferred.
• 5 years professional experience performing building envelope testing or investigations.
• Dependable, knowledgeable, and reliable, pays high attention to detail and takes the initiative in their work.
• Self-motivated and can manage their time efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients and team members.
• A basic understanding of how to produce drawings/details.
• Desired certifications: RRO/RRC, QAP, CxA+BE, BECx, certified IR Thermographer, certified Air Barrier Tester.
• Physical requirements: ability to climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, lift up to 50 pounds, use necessary safety equipment, perform duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time; may be required to travel for business purposes; ability to sit at a desk up to 80% of the time; ability to stand and walk up to 20% of the time; ability to be confined in a small area such as a cubicle; ability to operate phones and computers.

Benefits

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Hybrid work from home schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Schedule

Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for 40 hours per week. Actual working hours will be discussed with the hiring manager.