Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KTA-Tator, Inc. is an employee-owned materials engineering firm providing corrosion protection, asset integrity, and building systems consulting services. The Building Envelope Consultant/Project Manager will perform commercial building assessments, diagnose moisture intrusion and building system issues, prepare technical reports and remediation recommendations, coordinate inspection staff, and manage projects and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Performing professional tier onsite building envelope consulting and diagnostic assessments, moisture intrusion surveys, failure investigations, coating condition assessments, and paint and building repair QA inspections
- Coordinating with peers and external consulting engineering firms and commercial building owners to gain insight and determine root cause of problems identified
- Exploring client needs, verifying understanding of their needs, and preparing responsive proposals that provide solutions to building envelope and moisture intrusion problems
- Preparing written technical reports based on the field assessments including scopes of work, specifications, and recommendations for remediation of building/coatings issues, with minimal guidance
- Effectively coordinating building inspection staff and reviewing their reports and client deliverables for accuracy
- Managing project assignments on time, on scope, and within budget in conformance with KTA’s scope of services and corporate quality standards; and
- In the future, supporting and progressively leading business development initiatives, including client relationship management, identification of new service opportunities, proposal strategy, and contributing to the long-term growth and leadership succession of the department
Skills
- Bachelor's degree (or specialized experience) in Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
- Technical experience in the application of building science principles and a strong understanding of commercial building maintenance and remodel strategies and determining cause(s) of moisture intrusion
- Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word), reading and taking measurements, blueprint reading, and mathematically inclined
- Ability to travel throughout the U.S. (30-50% expected), valid driver's license, and reliable transportation
- Physical requirements: Ability to hear, speak, smell; vision (close, distance, color, depth, ability to adjust focus); ability to climb and work from heights, safely lift 50 pounds, work outside, and walk on uneven ground or terrain
- AutoCad and Bluebeam Proficiency – *preferred*
- Professional engineering or architectural license – *ideal*
- Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coatings credentials, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials – *desired*
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned company
- Full-time role based remotely or in either our Pittsburgh, PA corporate office or Dobson, NC field office
- Significant opportunities for professional development, expanding responsibility, and career growth
- Pathway to increased leadership within the business unit, including the opportunity to take on a larger operational role over time
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic growth and business development efforts of the department
- Casual, friendly workplace
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
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