Building Enclosure Testing Leader

SMEUSA; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Yearly performance bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Paid Time Off

Job summary

SMEUSA in Plymouth, Michigan is seeking a Building Enclosure Testing Leader. The role entails overseeing testing and evaluating building enclosure systems to ensure compliance with standards. Requirements include a degree in Architecture or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will lead a team, perform assessments, and ensure the integrity of building enclosures. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, along with yearly bonuses and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in building enclosure testing.
• Familiarity with various testing standards.
• Ability to safely use specialty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of building enclosure testing.
• Assist field staff with logistics and project deliverables.
• Mentor and guide a team of technicians.

Skills

Building science background

Technical communication skills

Team management

Hands-on enclosure testing experience

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or related

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

A building enclosure testing leader is responsible for overseeing the testing and evaluation of building enclosure systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and building codes. This position requires an individual with a strong technical background in building science, as well as hands‑on experience with various enclosure testing methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team, performing assessments, and ensuring the integrity and performance of building enclosures, such as exterior walls, roofs, windows, and doors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the execution of building enclosure testing, including air barrio, water infiltration, thermal performance, and other specialty testing.
• Assist field staff while on site with logistics such as building chambers, leak diagnostics, and general troubleshooting.
• Assist field staff in preparing project deliverables such as reports.
• Mentor a team of technicians, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Ensure testing procedures are compliant with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate testing services with project managers.
• Provide project coordination including planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Productively interacting with client representatives and contractors.
• Computer skills, ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Safely use specialty equipment and hand tools such as circular saws, drills, and hammers.
• Performing other duties as assigned which may include performing building conditions assessments, leak investigations, non‑destructive testing, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years experience performing and observing building enclosure testing.
• As minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Building Science, or related field.
• Technical experience with various building enclosure elements such as: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low‑slope roofing, below‑grade waterproofing, and plaza/terrace waterproofing, etc.
• Familiar with testing standards such as:
  • AAMA 501.2 Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems
  • ASTM E1105 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
  • ASTM E1186 Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
  • ABAA T0002 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Adhered Air and Water Resistive Barriers Using an Adhesion Tester
  • ASTM D8231 Standard Practice for the Use of a Low Voltage Electronic Scanning System for Detecting and Locating Breaches in Roofing and Waterproofing Membranes.
• Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as‑needed basis.
• Ability to travel daily, shared company vehicle provided. Some overnight travel may be required.
  • A valid driver’s license (good driving record) is required.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, stand for long periods of time, work from heights, work in tight spaces and inclement weather.
• Experience working with elevated platforms, such as ladders, pipe‑scaffolding, boom‑lifts, and suspended scaffolding.
  • Willingness to operate aerial lifts such as boom‑lifts and suspended scaffolding, training will be provided.
• Computer skills: ability to effectively use Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new concepts and adapt to challenges.
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team.
• Medically fit to use personal protective equipment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Experience reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and testing standards.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu.

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary, overtime may be required)
• Daily travel (shared company vehicle provided, some overnight travel may be required)

SME's Core Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well‑being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off

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