Project Facilities Professional (RRO)

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Facilities professional in Austin, Texas to manage complex projects related to assessments and recommendations for the built environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in roofing materials and must hold a Bachelor's degree along with 7-10 years of experience in facility assessment.

Responsibilities include managing detailed portfolios, conducting inspections, and preparing client proposals. Candidates with certifications such as RRC or RWC will be preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in facility assessment, or 11-14 years' related experience if no degree.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Preferred certifications: RRC, RWC, and one relevant certification (RBEC, BECxP, LEED AP).

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, detailed portfolios and projects.
• Conduct assessments, inspections, and testing of properties and roofs.
• Prepare client deliverables and proposals.
• Participate in professional and technical presentations.

Skills

Understanding of roofing materials

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in building science or related field

Tools

Non-destructive testing equipment

Laboratory testing tools

Job description

General Responsibilities

Diagnose and develop repair/restoration solutions for the built environment. This includes all major components and systems of buildings and other infrastructure. Projects range from property condition assessments to detailed evaluations of structural systems, roofs, facades, plaza deck and below grade waterproofing systems, MEP systems, pavements, industrial floors, and construction materials. Assessment techniques include, visual examination, non‑destructive testing, instrumentation and load testing, laboratory testing, and destructive examinations. Client deliverables range from reports of findings and recommendations to development of restoration design documents and construction oversight/administration.

The ideal candidate Terracon is looking for is someone with a strong understanding of roofing materials, design standards, and best practices across the roofing industry. Someone who already carries either the Registered Roofing Observer (RRO) or Registered Roofing Consultant (RRC) credential through IIBEC is desired to demonstrate this knowledge.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Career level Facilities professional responsible for managing complex, detailed portfolios and projects.
• Independently performs a variety of projects.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates assessments, inspections and testing of property, buildings and roofs.
• Makes recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
• Serves as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
• Interacts directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
• Prepares routine and complex client deliverables.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of client proposals and related cost estimates.
• Active in local/regional technical and business organizations.
• Participates in professional and technical presentations and authors technical papers.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in building science or related building field and 7-10 years’ experience in facility assessment. Or, in lieu of a degree, 11-14 years’ related experience.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

  Preferred Certification:

• Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), and at least one other relevant certification (RBEC, BECxP, LEED AP)