Senior Project Manager with a focus on existing buildings

Intertek; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO (vacation/sick)

Job summary

Intertek in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Manager for building science projects focused on existing buildings. You will manage a diverse portfolio, lead client relationships and contribute to business development while coordinating with the Building & Construction group.

The role requires 8+ years in enclosure consulting/commissioning, strong project management, and travel up to 40%. A Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is essential, with licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8+ years of Enclosure Consulting/Commissioning experience for existing buildings.
• Technical knowledge of building construction and building enclosure systems.
• Construction administration, progress observation and site inspection experience.
• Ability to work on projects in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% depending on workloads and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide survey, evaluation & consulting for existing building enclosures.
• Conduct forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions (walls, windows, curtain walls, roofs, etc.).
• Provide remediation design of building enclosures.
• Perform building enclosure review of drawings, shop drawings and submittals.
• Provide construction administration services, including RFI & submittal reviews, and site visits.
• Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
• Compose professionally written technical reports.
• Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD, 3D software or hand-sketch techniques.
• Litigation support for projects involving building enclosures.

Skills

Project management

Enclosure consulting

Building enclosure systems

Construction administration

Field inspections

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Documentation/report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

3D software

Hand sketching

Job description

Senior Project Managerwith a focus on existing buildings – New York City, New York

Intertek, a leading provider of total quality assurance and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Project Managerto join our Building Science Solutions team in New York City!This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group!

Intertek's Building & Construction group is composed of a suite of Intertek brands with industry leaders and experts across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services provide the risk management and quality assurance the industry needs to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), and enclosure field performance testing for new construction, existing buildings and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The Senior Project Manager will assist leadership and manage their own portfolio of diverse project types. The work will have a focus on existing building scope, leak investigations and the evaluation and design of repairs. However, projects may also include building enclosure consulting & building enclosure commissioning (BECx) for new design/construction projects. The Senior Project Manager will maintain professional and client relationships with involvement in assisting management with some business development. This position travels within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations. Travel estimates are provided below.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, core business hours

Salary & Benefits Information

The salary range for this position is $130,000-180,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Provide survey, evaluation & consulting for existing building enclosures
• Conduct forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions, including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below-grade elements, etc.
• Provide remediation design of building enclosures
• Perform building enclosure review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals
• Provide construction administration services, including RFI & submittal reviews, and site visits
• Assist with/perform some field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
• Compose professionally written technical reports
• Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD, 3D software or hand-sketch techniques
• Litigation support for projects involving building enclosures

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all-encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• 8+ years of Enclosure Consulting/Commissioning experience for existing buildings
• Technical knowledge of building construction and building enclosure systems
• Construction administration, progress observation and site inspection experience
• Ability toefficiently work on projectsin a team environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Consistent, professional interaction and communication
• Ability to travel frequently within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations. Estimate 20%-40% travel time
• Certification for supported and suspended scaffolding required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degrees in Architecture & Engineering are highly preferred
• Professionally licensed/registered, seeking licensure/registration
• NYC DOB-Approved Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI)
• Highly prefer individuals with previous experience in the New York City area and Greater Metro Region with building enclosure consulting work, and a good standing relationship with clients

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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