Intertek
Project Manager - Building Enclosure Consultant
Intertek, Hillside, Illinois, United States, 60162
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 the Chicago, IL area. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing 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 Project Manager 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 our overall team. They have responsibilities including management of project(s), supporting senior staff members, building client relationships and pursuing project work, and review of client deliverables, including technical content. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load.
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM
What you’ll do:
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
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/ building construction industry
OR
We will also consider 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 work load and project locations
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
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
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.
#LI-SM1
*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.
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 the Chicago, IL area. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing 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 Project Manager 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 our overall team. They have responsibilities including management of project(s), supporting senior staff members, building client relationships and pursuing project work, and review of client deliverables, including technical content. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load.
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM
What you’ll do:
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
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/ building construction industry
OR
We will also consider 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 work load and project locations
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
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
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.
#LI-SM1
*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.