Sr. Consulting Engineer/Sr. Consulting Architect

About the role

The Sr. Consulting Engineer/Architect will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities will include new design consultation, as well as the evaluation, investigation, and repair design for existing buildings. This individual will manage multiple concurrent projects, including mentoring junior staff and fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Consult on building enclosure waterproofing design and construction to contractors, architects, developers, building owners, property managers, and construction managers.
• Perform peer reviews of Architect’s plans and specifications.
• Draft sketches to convey design concepts or sequencing clarifications.
• Provide site visits and responses to submittals and requests for information during the construction administration phase of projects.
• Perform water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Observe and document localized destructive testing of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Assist with coordinating and managing site investigations to verify building enclosure as built conditions and develop remediation recommendations.
• Author reports to convey investigation findings and recommendations.
• Design remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems. This includes drafting drawings and specifications suitable for bidding and construction.
• Perform due diligence and/or façade surveys and write reports.
• Provide litigation support for projects.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to entry level and junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects, including coordinating contracts and additional service requests, reviewing invoices, and evaluating project staffing and budgets.
• Remain professionally active in local or national industry groups, prepare publications, and give both internal and external presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering plus over 8 years of experience with an architectural/engineering firm, construction firm, or construction management firm.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills (experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft suite are desired).
• Experience in any of the following areas: building façade and curtain wall design or consulting, historic preservation consulting, and building envelope roofing/waterproofing design or consulting.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Qualifications

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, work at significant heights, and travel by car, train / subway and air to multiple job sites.
• This is a primarily in-office position located in Los Angeles, CA, with the potential for flexible working hours.

Skills

• Proficiency in building enclosure waterproofing design and construction.
• Knowledge of building façade and curtain wall design or consulting.
• Experience in historic preservation consulting.
• Understanding of building envelope roofing/waterproofing design or consulting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Computer graphic skills (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft suite).

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Compensation
• Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus