Building Science Engineer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Building Enclosure Consultant / Senior Project Manager 

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 Senior Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure consulting 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 Consultant / Senior Project Manager will have a solid background and interest in building enclosure and building envelope consulting for new and existing buildings. They should also have an interest in leading project teams, developing a client base, building the local BSS team and business, and contributing technically to our overall team. They have full responsibilities of the project including management of project teams, mentoring of staff, building client relationships and pursuing project work, and review of client deliverables, including technical content. This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load. 

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM-6PM

Salary & Benefits Information:

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This position is bonus eligible.

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 and lead building enclosure commissioning projects. Also, train existing staff in BECx process and requirements.
• Provide building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and design and construction phase services for new building projects.
• Provide building enclosure investigations and assessments for existing building, and provide remedial repair designs and construction phase services when requested.
• Prepare proposals for potential new work.
• Assisting in meeting profit center financial goals.
• Prepare professionally written deliverables, including proposals, technical report, design reviews, etc.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring 
• Assist in hiring and training new building sciences team members, and mentor existing team members.
• Assist the department manager with developing business and clients in the local area and assisting with national, larger pursuits outside of the local area.
• Grow the local BSS office by balancing staff workloads and bringing in new work such that staff are adequately utilized
• Participation in professional organizations, author papers, attend conferences, and/or perform work on technical committees

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 and 5+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry

OR 

• We will also consider 10+ years' experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry in lieu of the bachelor's degree
• Excellent technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction.
• Experience in managing a range of small to large projects
• Building Enclosure Project management experience
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks (e.g. work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside local area, depending on local workload and project locations
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Building enclosure commissioning experience and proficiency
• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year (e.g. AIA, NCARB, SE, PE)
• Field and technical experience with diverse building types and enclosure systems
• Additional registration or certification, or the ability to obtain such within one year (e.g., CBECxP, CxA+BE, BECxP, REWC, RRC, etc.)
• Proficient and knowledge in computer modeling such as THERM, WUFI, EnergyPlus, COMcheck, and/or other similar tools 
• Building enclosure testing including functional performance testing and investigative testing
• Property / facade condition assessments
• Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• AutoCAD/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification

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.