Project Manger (Building Enclosure)

Company Overview:

A leading provider of quality and safety solutions is seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager to join their team in Waukesha, WI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry! The Building and Construction division is a suite of brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing innovative product and project solutions. Their project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner needed to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will have a solid background and interest in building enclosure and building envelope consulting for new and existing buildings. They should also have an interest in leading projects of various sizes, building the local business, and contributing technically to the overall team. Responsibilities include management of projects, supporting senior staff members, building client relationships and pursuing project work, and reviewing client deliverables, including technical content. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with new and existing 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 various building enclosure systems.
• Assist with construction administration services, including shop drawing reviews and conducting site visits.
• Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions for various building enclosure systems.
• Assist with remediation design of building enclosures.
• Work with staff on major design, inspection, or investigative projects.
• Prepare professionally written technical reports.
• Prepare sketches and/or mark-up details using Bluebeam or hand-written techniques.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering and 3+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting/building construction industry.
  • OR 5+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting/industry in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
  • Technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction.
  • Experience in managing a range of small to large projects.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD software, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft suite.
  • Working knowledge of Bluebeam.
  • Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks.
  • Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.
  • Ability to efficiently work on projects independently and in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Solid technical writing and communication skills.
  • Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team.
  • Fluent in English for the safe and effective performance of the job.
  • 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:

  • Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year.
  • Field experience with diverse building types.
  • Investigation of existing walls for leaks and other performance issues.
  • Familiarity with ASTM testing of exterior walls for air and water infiltration and mock-up testing.
  • Revit/BIM/Sketch-up competencies are pluses.
  • Familiarity with thermal and hygrothermal software (e.g., THERM, WUFI, etc.) are pluses.
  • Safety Training/Scaffold Certification.
  • Bluebeam proficiency.

Why Join:

This company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. They value diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants 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.