Forensic Architectural Engineer

Aperture LLC; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid holidays

Casual office environment

Job summary

Aperture LLC is seeking a Graduate Architect to support forensic investigations and project management under the Building Envelope Director. Responsibilities include conducting condition assessments, managing project schedules, and drafting reports while interfacing with clients and onsite teams.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have 5 years of experience in building envelope testing. A hybrid work schedule with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or applicable certifications in architecture or engineering is preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience in building envelope testing or investigations.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and reliable with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review project schedules, scopes, and fees to ensure successful projects.
• Assist with design solutions and managing client expectations.
• Attend site meetings and address construction administration tasks.
• Perform condition assessments for compliance with building codes.
• Draft and coordinate detailed reports with recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Forensic investigation

Building envelope testing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Job description

About Aperture

Aperture brings together leading forensic specialists and technical consultants who clarify complex events, strengthen business decisions, and deliver answers grounded in science and extensive industry experience.

Description

Reporting to the Building Envelope Director, the Graduate Architect is responsible for providing high-level inspection, building envelope, and project management services. The Graduate Architect will be responsible for forensic investigations, report writing, and construction administration while working under senior staff.

Functions

• Review and assist with managing project schedule, scope, and fee to ensure successful projects and satisfied clients;
• Assist with design solutions and manage client expectations;
• Attend site meetings and address CA tasks such as submittal review and answering RFIs;
• Perform condition assessments of the building envelope for compliance with Construction Documents and Local Building Codes which includes reviewing available documents, interviews with key personnel, site inspections and field-testing; and
• Organize, draft, and coordinate detailed reports with recommendations relating to the building envelope systems and components.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering degree or applicable building envelope certifications is preferred.
• 5 years professional experience performing building envelope testing or investigations.
• Dependable, knowledgeable, and reliable, pays high attention detail and takes the initiative in their work.
• Self-motivated and can manage their time efficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients and team members
• A basic understanding of how to produce drawings/details
• Desired certifications: RRO/RRC, QAP, CxA+BE, BECx, certified IR Thermographer, certified Air Barrier Tester.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires that you have the physical ability to perform all the following functions: Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, lift up to 50 pounds, use necessary safety equipment,
• Perform duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time
• May be required to travel for business purposes.
• The ability to sit at a desk up to 80% of the time
• The ability to stand and walk up to 20% of the time
• The ability to be confined in a small area, such as a cubicle
• The ability to operate phones and computers

Benefits

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Hybrid work from home schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Hours of Work

• Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for 40 hours per week. Actual working hours will be discussed with the hiring manager.

AAP/EEO Statement

Aperture is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoffs, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of Aperture to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Aperture is committed to adhering to its obligations to reasonably accommodate both employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act.