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Buidling Enclosure Consultant

Clark Nexsen

The Role

Overview

Experienced consultant designing, analyzing, and repairing building enclosures.

Key Responsibilities

  • field investigations
  • enclosure design
  • commissioning specs
  • site reporting
  • drawing review
  • condition assessment

Tasks

-Technical project execution, including performing and training others in hands-on field investigations; applying sound judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and various building enclosure systems for analysis, detailing, and repair design; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; and providing high-quality reviews of work by others -Contributing to project scoping and fee proposals, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables -Specifying project building enclosure commissioning requirements -Authoring site visit reports, standalone technical reports, and contributing to project basis of design documentation -Review and interpretation of architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and related documents to support peer reviews and consulting activities -Collaboration with multi-discipline project teams, including providing expertise for a variety of building envelope-related projects (e.g., roofing, waterproofing, curtain wall, fenestrations, troubleshooting of existing envelope systems, enclosure commissioning (BECx), and/or specialty consulting of new enclosure systems from design through construction) -Performing condition assessments and construction site visits, which may include documenting existing conditions, performance evaluation, and field testing, collecting data and samples, troubleshooting details, and observing buildings under construction -Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day -Mentoring and sharing knowledge with colleagues, providing quality control reviews with helpful feedback, contributing to process improvement and knowledge sharing sessions

Requirements

  • revit
  • bluebeam
  • wufi pro
  • registered architect
  • professional engineer
  • bachelor’s

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree or better in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering, or related field -Be able to lift 50-60 lbs -Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) -Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather -Experience with Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat -Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred; related professional certifications such as Registered Roof Consultant/Observer, Registered Exterior Wall Consultant/Observer, Registered Waterproofing Consultant, and Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider will be considered in lieu of professional licensure, with relevant experience -Experience with WUFI Pro, THERM, WINDOW -Candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background check as a condition of employment -Demonstrated competence in transitioning quickly between multiple priorities while maintaining effective coworker and client relationships -Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills -Minimum six years of cumulative industry experience, including significant technical experience in architectural detailing of building envelope systems, roofing systems, and waterproofing systems. This experience should include a diverse assortment of enclosure types, materials, and interface detailing. Knowledge of building science fundamentals and advanced applications is required, including condensation and moisture control, air barrier design, materials selection, and thermal bridging mitigation -Established experience with some or all of the following materials and systems: facades, curtain walls, fenestration/glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, plaza/terrace waterproofing, traffic coatings, green roofs -Travel an average of 20% of the time -Experience with Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper

The Company

About Clark Nexsen

-Multidisciplinary studio blending architecture and engineering. -Specializes in sectors including infrastructure, education, science & technology, commercial, industrial, and transportation. -Their iterative, collaborative process combines planners, architects, and engineers to craft transformative built environments. -Tackles high-profile projects such as Fitts-Woolard Hall at NC State, Madera Cyber Innovation Center, and the Normandy WWII Navy SEALs monument.

Sector Specialisms

Energy & Renewables

Minerals Processing

Material Handling & Bulk Material Handling

Petrochem

Plastics

Pulp & Paper

Terminals

Architecture

Engineering

Procurement

Cost Management

Scheduling

Safety

Construction Management

Process Control

Mass Balances

Automation, Controls, & Instrumentation

Power Distribution & Lighting

Fire Protection

Plumbing

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Process and Material Handling

Energy Audits & Design

GIS Services

Security Clearance

-must successfully pass a federal background check.