Building Enclosure Consultant / Project Manager Job Listing at Intertek in Detroit, MI (Job ID 13446)

Description

Building Enclosure Consultant / Project Manager 

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Plymouth, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure consulting industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek's Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The ideal Building Enclosure Consultant / Project Manager will have experience and interest in building enclosure and building envelope consulting for both new and existing buildings. They will support project execution by coordinating project tasks, contributing technical expertise, collaborating with project teams, and maintaining positive client relationships. Responsibilities include helping manage project schedules and deliverables, assisting with mentoring junior staff, supporting business development activities, and ensuring high-quality technical work in client reports and deliverables. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load. 

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM-6PM

Salary & Benefits Information:

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• • Perform with new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures 

• • Perform 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. 

• • Perform construction administration services, including mock-up testing and shop drawing reviews, and conduct factory inspections and site visits. 

• • Perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements. 

• • Perform 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 of the issues discussed above. 

• • Provide support to business development and sales including proposal writing, estimating, and client care meetings. 

• • Provide project administrative support including review of client and subcontractor invoices, hours detail/tracking, change order requests, resource allocation, and expense management.  

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties. 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 3+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry

OR 

• We will also consider 7+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry in lieu of the bachelor's degree
• Excellent technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction.
• Experience in managing a range of small to large projects
• Building Enclosure Project management experience
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks (e.g. work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside local area, depending on local workload and project locations
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Building enclosure commissioning experience and proficiency
• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year (e.g. AIA, NCARB, SE, PE)
• Field and technical experience with diverse building types and enclosure systems
• Additional registration or certification, or the ability to obtain such within one year (e.g., CBECxP, CxA+BE, BECxP, REWC, RRC, etc.)
• Proficient and knowledge in computer modeling such as THERM, WUFI, EnergyPlus, COMcheck, and/or other similar tools 
• Building enclosure testing including functional performance testing and investigative testing
• Property / façade condition assessments
• Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• AutoCAD/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.