Enclosure Consultant/ Project Manager - Diagnostics

Responsibilities

In this position, the qualified individual will design new enclosure systems, and design repairs for existing enclosure systems. They will perform review of enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects. The qualified individual will investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies. They will perform enclosure review to assess air infiltration, rain water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate day-lighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

A sound technical background and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  A technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software is required.

Specific Job Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead projects with team of internal consultants
• Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks
• Perform project management duties
• Facilitate client meetings
• Prepare technical presentations for client meetings
• Prepare proposals for new project pursuits
• Review enclosure details and specifications prepared by other consultants
• Work closely with architects and contractors to develop high performance details
• Research building codes and industry standards
• Write assessment reports
• Perform field investigations, including water leakage, non-destructive testing, travel required
• Perform modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software
• Analyze proposed repair/design options
• Design and draft repair drawings and details
• Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications
• Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing
• Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes
• Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related fields required. Master's degree strongly preferred
• 3 - 5 years of prior experience in building restoration, parking rehabilitation, renovation, building enclosure issues and/or forensic consulting required
• PE, RA, MSFE preferred (U.S. roles only)
• Experience with CADD and building performance modeling software required
• WINDOW, THERM, Tekla, and Grasshopper a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to mentor and lead junior staff, build partnerships, and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated career growth that includes experience working on design teams for a variety of project types
• Strong client-service attitude with ability to multi-task and accomplish multiple priorities

Hybrid Firm Position:

As a Hybrid Firm, Walter P Moore combines the best of both worlds – blending work options to include in-office and home office environments. This allows us to offer more flexibility and work-life integration to our employees. Candidates applying for this position should have the ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and 12 international locations.