Building Enclosure Senior Consultant

Description

• Performs project management duties for the team on assigned projects through the establishment and management of the project plan, which is made up of team man-hour budgets, project schedule, quality control
• Coordinates activities of the project team
• Schedules work, communicates schedule information to the project team, and monitors manpower requirements
• May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles
• Coordinates with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, implement operating procedures, and provide technical information
• Organizes, schedules, and attends meetings with contractors, clients, and/or the BE team to schedule activities, discuss progress, and resolve issues as they arise
• Assists management in the training and mentoring of less experienced colleagues within the BE group
• Frequent travel (about 50% of the time) to visit job sites and attend meetings, conferences, and events
• Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
• Coordinates across service lines with SSR client relationship managers to support relationships and grow business development activities
• Monitors accounts receivables on projects and initiates corrective action as needed
• Develops accurate proposals, narratives, and presentations for clients
• Completes the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders and communicates project scope and requirements to the project team
• Supervises the SSR job close out process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete
• Prepares the final reports and client project closeout documents
• Identifies, negotiates, and administers fees for additional services
• Coordinates and directs enclosure testing
• Performs project job site visits to investigate field conditions, monitor progress, and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes during construction
• May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
• Provide technical consulting expertise, demonstrate competence to customers, and develop strategic plans for the Building Enclosure team.
• Oversees the profitability of the project by negotiating fees and contracts as may be appropriate, participating in the budgeting process, and ensuring that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner
• Designs repairs to correct the root cause of investigated building enclosure issues
• Coordinates activities of the project team and contractors during the design and construction phases
• May need to periodically ride suspended scaffolds and aerial lifts on a job site as necessary
• Assists management in the evaluation of less experienced colleagues within the BE group
• Identifies activities required of the project team, schedules activities, communicates schedule information to the project team, and monitors manpower requirements
• Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects
• Facilitates communication between the client and the project team; documents important issues
• Frequently travel by car or plane to visit job sites and attend meetings, conferences, and events
• Participates in planning and budgeting processes, which includes preparing monthly billing projections and budget metrics as required by management
• Performs condition assessments and failure investigations of existing buildings

Requirements

• Negotiation Skills – ability to forge an agreement between two parties which is mutually acceptable, especially where there are differing views; able to effectively determine when to compromise or when to stand one’s ground
• Requires the ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software
• Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended
• Anticipates issues affecting clients or SSR expectations and is able to address; exhibits trust to the client through experience and technical knowledge serving as a trusted advisor
• Twenty years related project experience
• Knowledge of project approach and systems design
• Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
• Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques
• Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome
• Persuasion – ability to help others understand one’s point of view
• Judgement and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
• Requires the ability to climb stairs and move around a job site for several hours at a time
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred
• Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of construction procurement and design development processes
• Knowledge of building enclosure systems (roofing, below grade waterproofing, or vertical wall systems)
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Presentation Skills – effective in a variety of presentation settings both inside and outside the organization; commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working
• Problem Sensitivity – ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Sales – ability to confidently and persistently market the services and products that the organization provides; can effectively influence potential clients and negotiate costs
• General knowledge of accounting and how to create and maintain budgets

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance