Roof Consultant

MKA International, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP participation

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is seeking a mid-to-senior level Roof Consultant in Miami, FL, to join their consulting team. The role includes field observations, roof assessments, and material investigations for various facilities.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in roofing systems and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $90k to $150k, depending on experience, with a generous benefits package including a 401(k) match and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roofing for new and existing structures, including investigation and design.
• Understanding of various roofing systems for different building types.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Document conditions and damage to roofing systems from various events.
• Investigate roof failures and identify causation.
• Develop scopes of repair and cost estimates.

Skills

Experience in roofing systems

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of building codes

Field experience

Education

10+ years of experience in roofing

Membership with IIBEC or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Infrared testing equipment

Nuclear testing equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated mid‑to‑senior level Roof Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary consulting team. The role involves field observations, roof assessments, causation determinations, non‑destructive testing, and material investigations for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Document as-built conditions and damage to roofing systems and components resulting from natural events (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and human‑induced origins such as design and construction errors/omissions.
• Investigate roof failures and identify causation.
• Diagnose roofing system and assembly conditions and develop scopes of repair.
• Develop roof repair/replacement cost estimates (desirable).
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop client relationships.
• Travel as needed on short notice.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in roofing for new and existing structures, including investigation, design, testing, and/or installation.
• Understanding of building systems and various roofing systems for commercial, industrial, single‑ and multi‑family, high‑rise buildings and structures.
• Knowledge of roofing details such as flashing, interfaces with adjacent building systems, and roofing systems.
• Experience with low‑slope roofs (BUR, metal panel, polymer‑modified bitumen, thermoplastic/thermoset single‑ply membranes, spray polyurethane foam‑based systems).
• Experience with steep‑sloped roofs (asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, metal panel and tile, slate, wood shakes, synthetic roofs).
• Experience in roof testing: infrared, nuclear, or electrical capacitance surveys; core sampling; ASTM procedures; gravimetric analysis.
• Experience utilizing third‑party laboratories for analysis of roof samples for system and assembly failure determination (desirable).
• Membership with IIBEC or RCI, Inc. and/or Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) or Registered Roof Observer (RRO) status preferred.
• Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices for roofing systems.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience providing litigation support, including expert testimony at depositions, trials, mediation or arbitration (plus).

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $90k – $150k, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a generous 401(k) match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.