Building Enclosure Project Specialist

Intertek; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek’s Building Science Solutions team in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a Building Enclosure Project Specialist to support design, commissioning and evaluation of building enclosure systems. You will travel frequently (≈25%), conduct field testing, and provide documentation of conditions and performance.

The role requires a relevant engineering or architectural background, strong project management, and hands-on experience with site inspections and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering with 2+ years’ Building Enclosure experience OR 7+ years’ Building Enclosure experience in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of building construction, roofing and enclosure systems.
• Ability to perform field visits and office tasks; travel 25% as needed.
• Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing, windows, air barriers and curtain walls.
• Provide quality assurance observations and monitor construction to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Conduct site visits, construction administration and documentation of existing conditions.
• Assist with forensic investigations and prepare field reports.
• Learn building enclosure reviews of drawings, shop drawings and submittals.

Skills

Building enclosure

Construction administration

Site inspection

Project management

Travel 25%

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

7+ years experience in Building Enclosure (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Building Enclosure Project Specialist –Cleveland, Ohio

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking aBuilding EnclosureProject Specialistto join ourBuilding Science Solutionsteam inCleveland, Ohio.This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture,engineeringand construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing,inspectionand consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existingassetsand 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?

TheProject Specialistassistsproject teams through design and construction phases, supporting new construction enclosure consulting and commissioning, as well as evaluations, investigations, and repairs of existing buildings.This position will travelfrequentlywithin and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations;estimate is25%.

Shift/Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8-5PM

Whatyou’lldo:

• Completefield performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows,air barriers,curtain walls, and other building elements
• Perform quality assurance observations andmonitorthe construction process to assure that roofingand building enclosure related projectsstay in compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, and warranty stipulated installation procedures
• Performconstruction administration services and site visitsat construction jobsites
• Assistwith/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements, etc.
• Prepare professionally written field reports
• Learn to perform buildingenclosure reviews of architectural drawings, shopdrawingsand submittals
• Learn to prepare sketches and details using Bluebeam and hand-drawn techniques

This position outline is a general guideline and does notrepresentall 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 or Architectural Engineering with 2+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure OR;
• 7+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure in lieu of degree
• Workingknowledgeofbuildingconstruction, roofing, and other building enclosure systems
• Construction administration, progressobservationand site inspection experienceAbility toefficiently work on multiple projects, simultaneously, in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skillswithdemonstratedability to meet deadlines
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication
• Field experience or strong interest in working onsite
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
• Ability to observework from ladders,boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.
• Ability to travelfrequentlywithin and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations, estimate 25% travel time
• ValidDriver’sLicense and reliable driving record

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Safety Training / Aerial Lift 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 peopleare 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 needassistanceapplying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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