Vertexeng
Licensed Building Architect
Vertexeng, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.Job Description
Are you a California-licensed architect with a passion and commitment for extending the useful life of our existing built environment? Do you have a background in forensics, investigating failed components, and identifying the root cause and potential solutions for various types of building assemblies? This is not a design job. This is not writing specifications or drawing up bathroom partition details. This is also not a testifying expert witness gig, either – no suit and tie required. This is hands-on, in-the-field, evaluating the condition of existing structures, to ultimately keep building occupants and others safe.The Licensed Building Architect we are looking for currently holds an architectural license in the State of California, has extensive experience with multifamily and multi-use wood-framed and reinforced concrete structures, and is someone who understands waterproofing and fire-rated construction. A desire to do good work, collaborate with your team, delight your clients, and manage a wide variety of activities including field inspections and written reports for residential and commercial property damage claims, forensic investigations involving construction or design defect claims, use of advanced inspection technologies, and peer review of drawings, details and specifications. Additionally, provide detailed investigative reports and findings to senior management and clients. Supervise and direct junior staff.Core ResponsibilitiesEffective management of all assigned activities, meeting budget and delivery time frames all to ensure client satisfactionExecute responsibilities with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalismManage assignments in region, visit sites regularlyGrow and develop technical specialization and expertise that benefits the company, hones your skills and broadens our service offeringsProfessional development, continuing education, and advancement of credentials. Cultivate independent initiatives as well as company–sponsored development goalsParticipating in business development ventures and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region, as neededReflect employee health and safety as a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policyPosition RequirementsProficient with architectural design for commercial and residential building structures including wood, concrete and steelPrevious experience in the design of commercial and/or residential structures and experience with property damage claim investigations, defect investigations or other forensic architectural servicesThird-party review of drawings at various stages of design, associated details and specificationsProficient with waterproofing design principles, industry standards and typical manufacturer requirementsPrevious experience in supporting litigation matters such as depositions, trial testimony, or mediation is preferred, but not requiredAble to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients and subcontractors is essentialQualifications
ExperienceLicensed California Architect with a minimum of five to ten years experience in design, inspection, and construction of residential and commercial structuresForensic investigation experience preferredKnowledge & SkillsKnowledge of the California Building CodeUnderstanding of wood framing and waterproofing componentsUnderstanding of building envelope requirementsUnderstanding of fire-rated construction requirementsUnderstanding and expertise with accessibility and ADA preferredMust be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities, and have the ability to perform exceptionally under a variety of conditionsKnowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) requiredAutoCAD or BIM proficiency/experience not required but beneficialEducationBachelor or Master Degree in ArchitectureAdvanced degree not required but beneficialPhysical RequirementsAble to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassistedAble to walk on sloped roofsAble to work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces)
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Are you a California-licensed architect with a passion and commitment for extending the useful life of our existing built environment? Do you have a background in forensics, investigating failed components, and identifying the root cause and potential solutions for various types of building assemblies? This is not a design job. This is not writing specifications or drawing up bathroom partition details. This is also not a testifying expert witness gig, either – no suit and tie required. This is hands-on, in-the-field, evaluating the condition of existing structures, to ultimately keep building occupants and others safe.The Licensed Building Architect we are looking for currently holds an architectural license in the State of California, has extensive experience with multifamily and multi-use wood-framed and reinforced concrete structures, and is someone who understands waterproofing and fire-rated construction. A desire to do good work, collaborate with your team, delight your clients, and manage a wide variety of activities including field inspections and written reports for residential and commercial property damage claims, forensic investigations involving construction or design defect claims, use of advanced inspection technologies, and peer review of drawings, details and specifications. Additionally, provide detailed investigative reports and findings to senior management and clients. Supervise and direct junior staff.Core ResponsibilitiesEffective management of all assigned activities, meeting budget and delivery time frames all to ensure client satisfactionExecute responsibilities with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalismManage assignments in region, visit sites regularlyGrow and develop technical specialization and expertise that benefits the company, hones your skills and broadens our service offeringsProfessional development, continuing education, and advancement of credentials. Cultivate independent initiatives as well as company–sponsored development goalsParticipating in business development ventures and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region, as neededReflect employee health and safety as a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policyPosition RequirementsProficient with architectural design for commercial and residential building structures including wood, concrete and steelPrevious experience in the design of commercial and/or residential structures and experience with property damage claim investigations, defect investigations or other forensic architectural servicesThird-party review of drawings at various stages of design, associated details and specificationsProficient with waterproofing design principles, industry standards and typical manufacturer requirementsPrevious experience in supporting litigation matters such as depositions, trial testimony, or mediation is preferred, but not requiredAble to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients and subcontractors is essentialQualifications
ExperienceLicensed California Architect with a minimum of five to ten years experience in design, inspection, and construction of residential and commercial structuresForensic investigation experience preferredKnowledge & SkillsKnowledge of the California Building CodeUnderstanding of wood framing and waterproofing componentsUnderstanding of building envelope requirementsUnderstanding of fire-rated construction requirementsUnderstanding and expertise with accessibility and ADA preferredMust be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities, and have the ability to perform exceptionally under a variety of conditionsKnowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) requiredAutoCAD or BIM proficiency/experience not required but beneficialEducationBachelor or Master Degree in ArchitectureAdvanced degree not required but beneficialPhysical RequirementsAble to carry and operate a 24-foot extension ladder unassistedAble to walk on sloped roofsAble to work in small spaces (attics, crawl spaces)
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