Building Enclosure Project Manager Job Listing at Intertek in Blue Bell, PA (Job ID 12917)

Description

Building Enclosure Project Manager - Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Intertek is searching for a Project Manager to join our Building & Construction team in our Blue Bell, PA office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Science Solutions!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Intertek's Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The Project Manager is responsible for project management of 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. He/she will manage a challenging major project, or multiple projects requiring supervision of team members and client relationships. A project manager must maintain professional relationships and involvement in their field of technical expertise through professional associations, committee work, and industry involvement.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM, ability to travel up to 50% of the time

What you'll do:

• 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 of the issues discussed above

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years experience in building enclosure/construction
• Technical knowledge of building construction
• Technical understanding of building enclosure systems
• 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 as well as 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
• 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, up to 50% of the time
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record
• Fluent in English for the safe and effective performance of the job

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year
• Field experience with diverse building types
• Investigation of existing walls for leaks and other performance issues
• Familiarity with ASTM testing of exterior walls for air and water infiltration and mock up testing
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification
• Experience in difficult access/industrial rope access/rock climbing
• AutoCad/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency
• Active in professional organization(s)

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

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.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request 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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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.