Senior Architect — Building Envelope & Forensic Analysis

Madsen Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Madsen Associates seeks a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Architect to join our team of multidisciplinary consultants in Seattle. The candidate will specialize in building envelope behavior and perform forensic analyses of residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

Responsibilities include reporting, field documentation, and litigation support as needed. Requirements include a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, WA licensure (NCARB ARE) with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program.
• Washington Licensed Architect through NCARB’s ARE examination.
• Multiple state registrations (or ability to obtain) a plus.
• Minimum 10 Years Architectural experience in design or other background that promotes an understanding of building construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic investigations of building envelope failures.
• Diagnose failures in building envelope systems and recommend solutions for remediation of those failures.
• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to building systems as a result of natural or human induced origins.
• Utilize building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to provide detailed reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Job description

Madsen Associates seeks a highly motivated mid-to-senior level licensed Architect to join our team of multidisciplinary consultants in Seattle. The candidate will specialize in building envelope behavior and perform forensic analyses of residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.

Responsibilities include reporting, field documentation, and litigation support as needed. Requirements include a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, WA licensure (NCARB ARE) with