Director of Building Science

Northern Impact; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning architecture and design firm is seeking a Director of Building Science to lead their building envelope consulting services. This role requires a minimum of five years' experience in architectural or engineering consulting and strong supervisory skills. The position involves supervising field personnel, maintaining project documentation, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and proficiency in Autodesk Suites. This position is located in the U.S. with potential for travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years work experience in an architectural or engineering consulting environment.
• Must be able to work in construction settings and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of building envelope consulting services.
• Supervise field personnel and monitor construction activities.
• Investigate roofing or construction issues and recommend actions.

Skills

Architectural consulting

Engineering consulting

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Client interaction

Proficiency in Autodesk Suites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Director of Building Science to join their Sacramento/Berkeley, Atlanta, Orlando or Tampa office. The award-winning architecture + design firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S.

The company's building science team is seeking two (2) Directors to lead the delivery of building envelope consulting services for their Northern California offices and Florida or Georgia offices. Services include wind infiltration, forensic investigation, roof replacement, and repairs.

Prioritized Essential Functions

Primary duties consist of work that requires advanced architectural and engineering knowledge acquired by a prolonged experience and course of specialized intellectual instruction in roofing and waterproofing. This position requires to be in and around construction sites and established buildings.

With light supervision and heavy decision-making:

• Produce work that is original, intellectual in the field of building envelope consulting.
• Produce work that consistently meets and maintains the standards set by the company for high quality construction.
• Be able to react to clients needs.
• Supervise Field personnel and monitor field and construction activities to ensure a quality product is delivered to the client with the highest level of service and timeliness.
• Communicate both in person and in writing with business clients, management, members of field and the company divisions, project team, contractors and consultants.
• Investigate by both destructive and non-destructive means and recommend course of action, perform inspections and observations at existing facilities with respect to roofing or construction issues.
• Establish and monitor project files and review/create/maintain Project Directory.
• Monitor and maintain all documentation during construction phase, closeout of project, warranty review, etc.
• Develop and maintain new clientele while providing individual facilities management and new construction project assistance.
• Devote approximately 90% of work time to activities essential to and necessarily incident to the company's business operations.
• Support team efforts and report to the President of the building science division on all project-related issues and team matters.
• Perform such other work as to support and complement the President in overall client projects and team management.

Other Responsibilities

• Consistently use supervisor and decision-making abilities while exercising discretion and judgment.
• Assists in the accomplishment of the company's goals.
• Helps other employees to accomplish the company's goals.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in construction setting. Be able to set up and climb ladders and maneuver in and around buildings.
• Have the ability to use cutting tools such as core cutters and utility knives, pliers and screw guns for removing equipment/doors, hammers for driving probes and breaking into walls.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Knowledge/Skillset Required

• Minimum of five (5) years work experience in an architectural/engineering consulting environment and/or
• Minimum of five (5) years work in construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suites (Revit, AutoCAD) preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadline.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with clients, senior management, external client organizations and vendors.
• Quality minded and self-motivated.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively, verbally and in writing, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered in the course of employment.

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering is preferred; Associate’s degree in related field plus 3+ year’s experience will be considered. 5+ year’s experience in architectural, engineering, construction field(s) is preferred.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbent will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by the supervisor.