Senior Building Enclosure Consultant

Responsibilities

• Expand building enclosure services by leveraging your existing network and fostering new client relationships.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development effort in the region.
• Lead business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting to prospective clients.
• Act as a seller-doer by balancing technical project work with client engagement and strategic growth initiatives.
• Evaluate building enclosure systems (e.g. cladding, fenestration, curtain wall, air barrier systems, roofing, waterproofing).
• Perform forensic assessments of building enclosure failures, including field diagnostic, testing and reporting.
• Prepare project deliverables such as proposals, reports, technical specifications and repair or replacement details.
• Oversee various aspects of projects, such as project schedule, deliverables, fees, and invoicing, and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Productively interact with client representatives and SME subcontractors.
• Collaborate with group to develop practical recommendations for the client.
• Help to enhance the visibility of SME’s expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, construction, investigation, and development of technical reports and repair project documents of various new and existing building enclosure systems.
• Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), IIBEC Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC), or Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CxA + BE and/or BECxP).
• Strong understanding of construction materials, assemblies, building codes, standards, and industry guidelines (IBC, ASHRAE, ASTM, AAMA, NRCA, etc.).
• Technical experience in detailing of various building enclosure elements as well as detailing the interfaces between different building enclosure systems such as: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and plaza/terrace waterproofing, etc.
• Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team, as well as the desire for continuous learning.
• Ability to learn new concepts and adapt to challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely use and operate ladders and stairs, scaffolds, articulating lifts, swing-stages and other equipment.
• Ability to travel to project sites and other SME offices.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work from heights, work in tight spaces, and work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis.
• Medically fit to use personal protective equipment.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Previous consulting firm experience, ideally in building enclosure or building science–focused practice.
• Extensive experience with building science and performance evaluation, including condensation control, ventilation strategies, thermal and hygrothermal analysis, and moisture vapor transmission.

Benefits

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off