Curtainwall Designer
Building Envelope Consultant
Location: Minneapolis, MN
About Us: The company is an award-winning independent engineering and architectural consulting firm specializing in building enclosure components, including roofs, walls, windows, waterproofing, pavements, and other specialty areas. Established in 1973, the firm is committed to enhancing and sustaining design, construction practices, and maintenance of building enclosures. With multiple offices across the region, the company has a strong industry presence and a dedication to excellence.
Position Overview: The company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Building Envelope Consultant to join their team in the Minneapolis, MN office. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing design and detailing services for curtain walls, windows, and exterior wall systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design curtain wall assemblies, windows, and exterior cavity walls.
- Manage projects from the Design Phase through the Construction Phase, including generating construction drawings and specifications.
- Develop new architectural details and remedial details for building envelope systems.
- Conduct field verification of existing conditions to develop construction documents.
- Collaborate with clients and consulting staff to ensure project success.
- Maintain both electronic and hardcopy files in an organized manner.
- Work outdoors performing physical activities such as climbing stairs and ladders, carrying tools, and working at heights with safety equipment.
- Communicate effectively and work both independently and within a team environment.
Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the design of curtain wall assemblies, windows, and exterior cavity walls.
- Project management experience in architectural or engineering firms.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel, and Bluebeam.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for access to secure facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed Architect or Engineer (or working toward licensure).
- Registration as a Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) and/or a Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO) with IIBEC (or working toward registration).
- Experience with Revit.
Compensation: Compensation commensurate with experience. Company benefits for a full-time position include 401k
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