Salas O'Brien
Building Enclosure Consulting & Design Team Leader
Salas O'Brien, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Join to apply for the Building Enclosure Consulting & Design Team Leader role at Salas O'Brien. At Epsten Group, a Salas O’Brien Company, we pride ourselves on being a pioneer for sustainability in the built environment. Sustainability is in our DNA – it’s the right thing to do for future generations and the legacy we leave behind. We are a JUST Label company with a focus on social equity in how we operate our business, as well as the health and well-being of our employees through our WELL and Fitwel certifications. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
Job Summary We are seeking an exceptional, full-time Building Enclosure Consulting & Design Team Leader with an established interest in investigating and restoring various building enclosure systems and experience supervising support staff to complete enclosure assessments, consulting, and design projects on both new construction and existing buildings.
General Duties
Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, develop designs and administer construction of building enclosure systems, which may include documenting distress, performance evaluation, diagnostic field testing, collecting data and samples, and troubleshooting details
Act as a design and consulting team leader, managing multiple projects and support staff. Assume responsibility for key aspects of projects and complete assignments with limited oversight, with support from other licensed professionals
Conduct or assist other enclosure team members with design reviews for constructability and durability
Identify or confirm building enclosure issues/problems and present corrections/solutions. Analyze field data and research modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design
Prepare client deliverables, including written reports, construction documents, repair design details, and project specifications, checklists, quality standards, and project billing invoices
Conduct investigations, inspection, testing, and monitor during installation
Coordinate and attend construction meetings and conferences. Work directly with project teams, clients, contractors, and other architectural and engineering disciplines to assist in the resolution of building enclosure issues
Contribute to team objectives regarding personnel development, internal and external industry and professional organization participation
Skills
Proficiency with building enclosure systems/designs
AutoCAD expertise
Able to maintain records of project costs, billings, and budgets
Able to prepare proposals and service fees including coordinating scope and pricing for other disciplines (i.e. structural)
Able to manage multiple projects and support staff
Capable of managing to and achieving deadlines for project deliverables
Engineering or architecture license preferred, otherwise demonstrated progress towards achieving relevant licensure/certifications
Compelling technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player mindset with a willingness to proactively expand into new roles and responsibilities
Capable of prioritizing tasks and adjusting to fluctuating demands, maintaining productive business relationships while upholding a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in architecture, engineering, or related field
A minimum of 10+ years of building envelope construction and/or consulting experience
Roofing or building enclosure credential preferred
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear and occasionally kneel and climb. The staff member must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and safely work at elevated height (roofs, lifts, etc.) are required. Must also be able to operate a motor vehicle. Certification to operate a lift is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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Job Summary We are seeking an exceptional, full-time Building Enclosure Consulting & Design Team Leader with an established interest in investigating and restoring various building enclosure systems and experience supervising support staff to complete enclosure assessments, consulting, and design projects on both new construction and existing buildings.
General Duties
Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, develop designs and administer construction of building enclosure systems, which may include documenting distress, performance evaluation, diagnostic field testing, collecting data and samples, and troubleshooting details
Act as a design and consulting team leader, managing multiple projects and support staff. Assume responsibility for key aspects of projects and complete assignments with limited oversight, with support from other licensed professionals
Conduct or assist other enclosure team members with design reviews for constructability and durability
Identify or confirm building enclosure issues/problems and present corrections/solutions. Analyze field data and research modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design
Prepare client deliverables, including written reports, construction documents, repair design details, and project specifications, checklists, quality standards, and project billing invoices
Conduct investigations, inspection, testing, and monitor during installation
Coordinate and attend construction meetings and conferences. Work directly with project teams, clients, contractors, and other architectural and engineering disciplines to assist in the resolution of building enclosure issues
Contribute to team objectives regarding personnel development, internal and external industry and professional organization participation
Skills
Proficiency with building enclosure systems/designs
AutoCAD expertise
Able to maintain records of project costs, billings, and budgets
Able to prepare proposals and service fees including coordinating scope and pricing for other disciplines (i.e. structural)
Able to manage multiple projects and support staff
Capable of managing to and achieving deadlines for project deliverables
Engineering or architecture license preferred, otherwise demonstrated progress towards achieving relevant licensure/certifications
Compelling technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player mindset with a willingness to proactively expand into new roles and responsibilities
Capable of prioritizing tasks and adjusting to fluctuating demands, maintaining productive business relationships while upholding a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in architecture, engineering, or related field
A minimum of 10+ years of building envelope construction and/or consulting experience
Roofing or building enclosure credential preferred
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear and occasionally kneel and climb. The staff member must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and safely work at elevated height (roofs, lifts, etc.) are required. Must also be able to operate a motor vehicle. Certification to operate a lift is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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