Description:
The Building Science Solutions (BSS) Group within Intertek’s Building and Construction is recruiting a Project Specialist. The ideal candidate for this Project Specialist position will have a background and interest in building enclosure consulting for new design, construction and/or diagnosis of existing building enclosures.
What you’ll do:
- Assist with new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures
- Perform initial review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building enclosure
- Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
- Assist with construction administration services, including mock-up testing and shop drawing reviews, and conduct factory inspections and site visits.
- Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
- Assist with remediation design of building enclosures.
- Prepare professionally written technical reports.
- Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD or hand-written techniques.
- Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
- Assist in field water testing, inspections, site surveys, and documenting destructive testing
- Other duties as assigned
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering preferred
- 3 to 5 years of industry experience preferred
- Construction industry experience preferred
- AutoCad/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency
- Field experience with diverse building types preferred
- Registered Roof Observed preferred
- Technical knowledge of building construction and enclosure systems
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
- Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
- Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, roofs, etc.
- Ability to efficiently work on projects independently and in a team environment
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
- Ability to travel outside local area, depending on local work load and project locations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening