Building Envelope Project Engineer/FISP Inspector

ARCO Engineering, PC; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO Engineering, PC in Lyndhurst, NJ seeks a Project Engineer/Manager to evaluate exterior envelopes, develop scopes, estimate budgets, and oversee facade/roofing projects from proposal through client acceptance.

The role requires a degree in Architecture or Engineering or 3–5 years of related experience, strong communication, and experience with AutoCAD and Revit; QEWI certification experience is valued and NYC exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering or 3–5 years of related exterior repair/roofing project experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and construction observation.
• Ability to train and supervise others for quality and completion.
• Expertise in building exterior envelopes, weatherproofing, masonry repair, and roofing projects.
• Prior experience in New York and QEWI certification experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate building exterior envelopes, develop work scopes, and estimate budgets.
• Offer administrative and technical support for new facade/roofing projects from proposal preparation to client acceptance.
• Create construction documents to address deficiencies based on DOB and LPC requirements/guidelines.
• Define project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within corporate guidelines; coordinate project designs with other disciplines.
• Generate Construction Documents using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Conduct reviews of contractor bids.
• Review architectural plans for FISP-related projects.
• Proficient in FISP Inspections/Building Envelope Inspection.
• Perform construction observation, special inspections, issue site visit reports, and maintain communication with LPC, as needed.
• Develop and manage project schedules, handle change orders, review payment applications, and oversee project closure.
• Collaborate closely with the Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Monitor project budgets actively for profitability and foster client relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and communicate potential projects to Client Services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Budgeting and cost control

Client relations

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering, or 3 to 5 years of experience in designing and managing exterior repair/roofing projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, construction observation, client relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Robust interpersonal communication, organizational, and leadership skills, including the capacity to train and supervise others for quality and completion.
• Expertise in building exterior envelopes, weatherproofing, masonry repair, historic preservation, landmarks, roofing projects, FISP inspections, and reports.
• Prior experience in New York
• Possession of QEWI certification experience (Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector) from the NYC Department of Buildings will be valued.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate building exterior envelopes, develop work scopes, and estimate budgets.
• Offer administrative and technical support for new facade/roofing projects from proposal preparation to client acceptance.
• Create construction documents to address deficiencies based on DOB and LPC requirements/guidelines.
• Define project objectives, procedures, and performance standards within corporate guidelines; coordinate project designs with other disciplines.
• Generate Construction Documents using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Conduct reviews of contractor bids.
• Review architectural plans for FISP-related projects.
• Proficient in FISP Inspections/Building Envelope Inspection.
• Perform construction observation, special inspections, issue site visit reports, and maintain communication with LPC, as needed.
• Develop and manage project schedules, handle change orders, review payment applications, and oversee project closure.
• Collaborate closely with the Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Monitor project budgets actively for profitability and foster client relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and communicate potential projects to Client Services.

- Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

- Workdays: 5 days in the office, unless conducting site visits or working in the field.

- Overtime: No overtime.

Interview Process:

- There are 2 rounds of interviews: a 30-minute virtual interview and an in-office interview.