Building Envelope Consultant

Saarman Construction, Ltd.; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k), employer matching

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Saarman Construction, Ltd. is looking for a skilled professional in the United States, California, to collaborate on site investigations and diagnostic testing. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related discipline, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will produce repair drawings, communicate effectively with clients, and travel throughout the Bay Area. Benefits include excellent medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural/engineering or construction management.
• Field experience in assessing buildings and performing forensic testing.
• Must have a reliable car for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and diagnostic testing.
• Track project scope and budgets while communicating with clients.
• Produce repair drawings and specifications.

Skills

Technical knowledge of building enclosure design

Proficiency in 2D CAD

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

2D CAD

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Duties

• In this role, you would be responsible for collaborating with other staff to complete site investigations, on-site diagnostic testing, analysis and reporting, and production of repair drawings and specifications.
• You would work on a diverse array of project types and scopes and be expected to be curious and adaptable.
• You would be responsible for tracking your project scope and budgets and effectively communicating with clients and other parties.
• Travel is required throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The office is located in Alameda, California.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience with an architectural/engineering or contractor/construction management firm.
• Significant field experience assessing existing buildings, performing forensic testing, and/or performing construction administration services in an architecture or engineering context.
• Architectural candidates must have current progress towards AXP requirements/ARE exams and engineering candidates must have EIT with progress towards PE.
• You must have a reliable car for travel to site visits.

Skills and Competencies

• Thorough technical knowledge of building enclosure design and construction principles, including local building codes
• Proficiency in 2D CAD, Word, Excel, and Bluebeam
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to clients and trades while instilling confidence
• Analytical problem-solving skills and strong investigative aptitude, including ability to troubleshoot and diagnose building performance issues
• Ability to gather and diagnose information, interpret data and drawings, and assess conditions of multiple components
• Strong ability to manage time and projects independently
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven team player who fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to shift focus between changing priorities
• Very good project management skills and the ability to work with others to achieve excellence
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and eager to assume responsibility and do what it takes to have successful project outcomes for Insight and our clients
• Strong desire to learn.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k), employer matching
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays