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Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the Washington, DC (Falls Church, VA)office ofWiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), where we are seeking a project-manager-level,Building Enclosure Consultant(i.e., Senior Associate)to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.

Jump right into an exciting array of existing buildings and new construction projects, where you will leverage the breadth and depth of your well-rounded experience with building envelopes, new and old!

Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution, including investigating, detailing, and troubleshooting a variety of building envelope systems, materials, and applications; performing and training others in hands-on field work; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the enclosure subject-matter expert (SME); preparing technically excellent client deliverables; and providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others

• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables

• Contributions to local and company-wide objectives, participation in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming WJE professionals; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications / Competencies:

• Registered Architect (RA)orProfessional Engineer (PE);other relevant professional certifications (e.g., RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC) will be considered with significant relevant expertise

• Bachelor's degreeor higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field

• Minimum eight yearsof relevant industry experience, including project management and technical expertise in the investigation, troubleshooting, design, and detailing (especially at transitions) of one or more of the following building envelope systems, materials, and applications: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, plaza/terrace waterproofing, traffic coatings, green roofs, etc.

• Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments

• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:

• Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.

• Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

• Time off to care for yourself and others

• Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE's total rewards package here.