The Opportunity:Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team that works on a variety of restoration projects? Do you think Outside-the-box to provide cost-effective design solutions? Do you have strong communication and organization skills, as well as a passion for refining project details and processes? If so, we want to hear from you! As a Roofing Specialist, you will be working with our Building Materials Services group to help with solutions related to various roofing systems. Responsibilities:
- Conduct field assessment and preparing project deliverables, including, proposals, reports, technical specifications and repair details of different roofing systems.
- Mentoring junior staff on conducting assessment and design of various roofing systems. assessment and de Prepare documents using data collected from existing drawings and rough sketches provided by others.
- Project and team management as follows:
- Work directly with project managers to help implement project goals.
- Assign duties to junior-level staff to implement project goals, as needed.
- Oversee variable aspects of projects, such as project schedule, deliverables, fees, and invoicing, and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
- Prepare addenda and bulletins.
- Productively interact with client representatives and SME subcontractors.
- Help enhance the visibility of SME's expertise. In this regard, your participation in professional organizations outside of your regular employment is encouraged.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Building Science, or related field.
- Minimum of five-years' experience in assessing and developing technical reports and Project Documents for various roofing systems, including: membrane, metal, liquid-applied, vegetative and steep-slope roofing systems. This includes visual reviews, material sampling and patching, and non-destructive moisture survey, i.e., moisture meter.
- Technical experience in detailing of various roofing systems and detailing the interfaces between roofing and different building enclosure systems.
- Knowledge of applicable ASTM and AAMA standards and testing procedures related to roofing systems and other building enclosure elements.
- Experience in the design and detailing of roofing adjacent metal flashing systems, such as, coping, edge metal, counterflashing, scuppers, and gutters and downspouts.
- Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to safely use and operate ladders and stairs, scaffolds, lifts and other equipment to access roofs and go inside existing or under-construction buildings recording the necessary field data to produce construction documents for roofing system and other building enclosure elements and materials.
- Ability to learn new concepts and adapt to challenges.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work from heights, work in tight spaces, and work in inclement weather.
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis.
- Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team, as well as the desire for continuous learning.
- Medically fit to use a respiratory protective device and other Personal Protective Equipment.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Registered Architect (RA), or Professional Engineer (PE)
- Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) or Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
- Experience in conducting wind up-lift loading diagrams and pressures in accordance ASCE 7 and FM Global RoofNav Software.
- Experience with building science and performance evaluation, including condensation control, ventilation and moisture vapor movement.
SME's Core Values:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Respect
- Selfless Service
- Teamwork
- Practical Solutions
Benefits:At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.
- SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
- SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
- 401k match
- Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
- Yearly performance bonuses
- Yearly wage evaluations
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)