Location: Rockville,MD, USA
Building Envelope Consultant
Work Location: Rockville, MD
Employment Type: Full-time regular
About This Opportunity
In this role, you will provide building enclosure consulting services to our clients. This position will establish, maintain, and serve local and national clients. You will serve as the primary client contact on projects related to new construction and existing building structures, including the design and evaluation of below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies. Supported by your local director, your services will include a combination of condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration testing, and other typical building envelope services.
You'll Love Working Here Because
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
* 401(k) with employer match
* 3 weeks of PTO and 8 paid holidays
* 100% Employee-Owned
* Paid Parental Leave
* 12 hours of Paid Community Involvement
* HSA Employer Contribution
* Employer Paid Life Insurance
* Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
* Wellness Program - 100% employer paid
Responsibilities
* Management of various building envelope projects ranging from investigation to construction administration phase.
* Writing proposals and scope of work descriptions for projects.
* Leading the team in the development of building envelope contract documents, including technical specifications.
* Leading the team during site inspections and writing of reports.
* Peer review of enclosure details and specifications.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education Requirements:
* Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar.
Other Requirements:
* 5 plus years of previous building envelope and waterproofing experience.
* Knowledge of various building enclosure systems, materials, and products.
* Experience in new construction building envelope design and technical analysis of existing buildings.
* Knowledge of ASTM & AAMA standards and testing procedures related to building envelope evaluation and waterproofing.
* Interest in business development strategies and the ability to work directly with clients and other Walker team members.
* Experience compiling response packages for RFQ/RFP requests.
* Willingness to travel.
* Preferred Skills and Experience:
* License (complete or in progress) in Architecture, Structural -Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
* Local past experience.
* WUFI and other modeling experience.
* Forensic experience or interest.
Who We Are
Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.
The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.