Project Specialist- Building Enclosure Job Listing at Intertek in Phoenix, AZ (Job ID 7926)

Description

Project Specialist - Building Enclosure

Intertek Building & Construction is searching for a Project Specialist to join our Building Science Solutions team in our Phoenix, Arizona office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Enclosure Consulting! 

Project Specialist responsibilities will include assisting with small to medium-sized projects. The work will include building enclosure consulting for new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. A project specialist must maintain professional relationships and involvement in their field of technical expertise through professional associations, committee work, and industry involvement.

Project Specialist Responsibilities include:

• Assist with new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures
• Perform initial review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building enclosure
• Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
• Assist with construction administration services, including mock-up testing and shop drawing reviews, and conduct factory inspections and site visits.
• Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Assist with remediation design of building enclosures.
• Prepare professionally written technical reports.
• Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD or hand-written techniques.
• Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
• Assist in field water testing, inspections, site surveys, and documenting destructive testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or Architectural Engineering preferred
• 2+ years of industry experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of building construction 
• Technical understanding of building enclosure systems: roofing, façades, waterproofing, etc. 
• Field experience or strong interest in working onsite
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, roofs, etc.
• Ability to efficiently work on projects independently and in a team environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and familiarity with computers
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Ability to travel outside local area, depending on local work load and project locations
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening

Preferred Skills:

• Field experience with diverse building types.
• Investigation of existing walls for leaks and other performance issues.
• Familiarity with ASTM/AAMA testing of exterior walls for air and water infiltration and mockup testing.
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification.
• AutoCad/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency
• Active in professional organization(s)

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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