Roof Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Roof Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary consulting team. The individual will perform field observations, roof assessments, cause of damage determinations, non-destructive testing, and materials investigation relating to residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on roofing systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to roofing systems and components as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include catastrophes such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Investigate roof failures and identify causation.
• Diagnose roofing system and assembly conditions and develop scopes of repair.
• Develop roof repair/replacement cost estimates.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues, and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop client relationships.
• Travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in roofing for new and existing structures, including investigation, design, testing, and/or installation.
• Understanding of building systems with various roofing systems for commercial, industrial, single- and multi-family, high-rise buildings, and structures.
• Understanding of roofing details including flashing, interfaces with adjacent building systems, and roofing systems.
• Experience with low-slope roofs including built-up roofing systems (BUR), metal panel roofing systems, polymer-modified bitumen sheet membranes, thermoplastic and thermoset single-ply membranes, and spray polyurethane foam-based roof systems.
• Experience with steep-slope roofs including asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, metal panel and tile roofing systems, slate, wood shakes and shingles, and synthetic roofs.
• Experience in roof testing including infrared, nuclear, or electrical capacitance surveys; core sampling; ASTM procedures; and gravimetric analysis.
• Experience with utilizing third-party laboratories for analysis of roof samples for roofing system and assembly failure determination (desirable).
• Membership with IIBEC (formerly RCI, Inc.) and Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) or Registered Roof Observer (RRO) status (preferred).
• Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices for roofing systems.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices and field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony at depositions and/or trial, mediation, or arbitration proceedings (a plus).
• Eligibility to work in the United States for any employer and a good driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($90k – $150k, commensurate with experience).
• Generous 401K match.
• ESOP participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.