Field Facilities Professional - Building Envelope

Terracon; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an Building Envelope focused Facilities Professional to join our Building Envelope Consulting team in San Antonio, TX. You will diagnose and prevent failures in envelope systems and conduct on-site diagnostics to support quality assurance.

You will collaborate with architects and General Contractors to review construction documents, ensure code compliance, and support forensics investigations of leaks and degradation. Travel will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4–9 years related experience in building envelope or facility assessment.
• Knowledge of waterproofing, roofing, cladding and glazing systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with architects, engineers and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and timely delivery.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level Facilities professional; assignments designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Works on smaller, routine projects.
• Assists in assessments, inspections and testing.
• Assist in preparing reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and research.
• Assists and gains exposure to projects of greater complexity and scope.
• Performs and sometimes oversees contract administration for small-to-medium projects.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards; participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building envelope knowledge

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building science or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities:

As a Building Envelope focused Facilities Professional, you will play a crucial role in our Building Envelope Consulting team, utilizing your expertise to diagnose and prevent failures in various building envelope systems. Your primary focus will be on forensic investigations, where you\'ll determine the root causes of leaks and structural degradation in waterproofing, roofing, cladding, and glazing systems. Additionally, you\'ll collaborate closely with architects and General Contractors to review construction documents, ensuring that envelope details comply with code requirements and manufacturer specifications. Your responsibilities will also extend to conducting on-site diagnostic tests and observing work in progress to maintain the highest standards of quality assurance.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Entry-level Facilities professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Works typically on smaller, routine projects.
• Assists in performing assessments, inspections and testing.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and research.
• Assists and gains exposure to projects of greater complexity and scope.
• Performs and sometimes oversees contract administration for small-to-medium projects.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in building science or related building field and up to 5 years’ experience in facility assessment. Or, in lieu of a degree, 4-9 years’ related experience.
• Knowledge of building envelope systems, including waterproofing, roofing, cladding, and glazing technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Valid driver\'s license and willingness to travel as required for project needs.