Building Envelope Project Manager

Description:

This role involves overseeing building envelope projects from start to finish, ensuring quality standards, budget adherence, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building envelope consulting (investigation, design, commissioning) and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project meetings, providing updates on progress, addressing issues, and guiding decision-making processes.
• Work with younger staff during field work and issuance of deliverables.

Repair Design

• Develop and review building envelope repair designs, including glazing systems, curtain walls, roofing, waterproofing, cladding, and insulation.
• Assist with the production of construction documents, specifications, and details for building envelope systems.
• Conduct material selection and structural evaluation of building envelope components.
• Provide design-assist services, recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.

Engineering

• Conduct forensic investigations of building envelope failures, prepare assessment reports, and recommend repairs.
• Translate complex concepts and findings into detailed technical reports and recommendations.
• Evaluate structural loads and wind pressure requirements for envelope components.
• Provide building envelope commissioning services for new construction, including recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.

Quality Assurance and Field Inspections

• Perform field inspections and evaluations of ongoing construction to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Implement quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
• Inspect work during installation, documenting findings and communicating corrective actions as needed.

Business Development and Client Management

• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and client presentations.
• Manage client relationships, communicating progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (PE, RA, etc.) are a plus.
• 10 plus years of construction-related experience with a background in building envelope investigation and design with a minimum of 3 years successful project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and quality control procedures for building envelope systems.
• Relevant certifications through IIBEC are a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits/ Perks

• 401k Matching
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Time
• Educational and Teambuilding Events
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Association Membership and Continuing Education