Building Envelope Consultant
24 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description : Building Envelope Consultant/Project Manager KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings. KTA’s Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting services through a variety of offerings, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects. Join a growing Commercial Services Group where your technical expertise and initiative can make a real impact. We’re looking for a driven, self-starting professional to lead and perform technical assessments of commercial buildings while managing client needs from proposal through final deliverables and invoicing. This full-time role, based remotely or in either our Pittsburgh, PA corporate office or Dobson, NC field office, offers significant opportunities for professional development, expanding responsibility, and career growth. This position provides a pathway to increased leadership within the business unit, including the opportunity to take on a larger operational role over time and contribute to the strategic growth and business development efforts of the department. Responsibilities: • Performing professional tier onsite building envelope consulting and diagnostic assessments, moisture intrusion surveys, failure investigations, coating condition assessments, and paint and building repair QA inspections;, • Coordinating with peers and external consulting engineering firms and commercial building owners to gain insight and determine root cause of problems identified;, • Exploring client needs, verifying understanding of their needs, and preparing responsive proposals that provide solutions to building envelope and moisture intrusion problems;, • Preparing written technical reports based on the field assessments including scopes of work, specifications, and recommendations for remediation of building/coatings issues, with minimal guidance;, • Effectively coordinating building inspection staff and reviewing their reports and client deliverables for accuracy;, • Managing project assignments on time, on scope, and within budget in conformance with KTA’s scope of services and corporate quality standards; and, • In the future, supporting and progressively leading business development initiatives, including client relationship management, identification of new service opportunities, proposal strategy, and contributing to the long-term growth and leadership succession of the department.Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree (or specialized experience) in Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline, • Technical experience in the application of building science principles and a strong understanding of commercial building maintenance and remodel strategies and determining cause(s) of moisture intrusion., • Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word), reading and taking measurements, blueprint reading, and mathematically inclined, • AutoCad and Bluebeam Proficiency – preferred, • Professional engineering or architectural license – ideal, • Ability to travel throughout the U.S. (30-50% expected), valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, • Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) coatings credentials, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials – desired Links: KTA's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal The Family and Medical Leave Act Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Notice of E-Verify Participation E-Verify Right to Work We strive to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center and application process as a result of your disability or if you have Equal Employment Opportunity questions. To request an accommodation, please contact us at Powered by JazzHR 07mDTCJ6p2