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Building Enclosure Project Manager - Fairfax, VA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Fairfax, VA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders 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 are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

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

What are we looking for?

The ideal Building Enclosure Project Manager will have a solid background and interest in building enclosure consulting for new and existing buildings. They should also have an interest in leading projects of various sizes, building the local business, and contributing technically to our overall team. They have responsibilities including management of project(s), supporting senior staff members, building client relationships and pursuing project work. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

What you'll do:

• Lead and perform WBAT projects on medium to large sized projects
• Lead new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures
• Perform initial review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building enclosure
• Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of various building enclosure systems
• Manage construction administration services, including shop drawing reviews and conducting site visits
• Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions for various building enclosure systems
• Lead remediation design of building enclosures
• Work with staff on major design, inspection or investigative projects
• Prepare professionally written technical reports
• Prepare sketches and/or mark-up details using Bluebeam or hand-written techniques

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 Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting or leadership in Building Air Tightness Testing
• Technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction
• Experience in managing a range of small to large projects
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.
• Ability to efficiently work on projects independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Solid technical writing and communication skills
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Fluent in English for the safe and effective performance of the job
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside the local area, depending on local work load and project locations
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year, preferred
• Field experience with diverse building types
• Investigation of existing walls for leaks and other performance issues
• Familiarity with ASTM testing of exterior walls for air and water infiltration and mock-up testing
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification
• Bluebeam proficiency

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 people are 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 intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.      

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.