What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Enclosure Consultant position at Baumann Consulting?
Baumann Consulting is looking for a Building Enclosure Consultant for our office in Chicago, IL.
Baumann Consulting, Inc. (Baumann), with offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Frankfurt (Germany) provides consulting services for sustainable and innovative building solutions for the US and international markets. We provide sound engineering practices and creative solutions based on German Quality and American Innovation. Baumann offers broad expertise for consulting services in the field of commercial, institutional, educational, and industrial buildings. Our services cover the entire life cycle of buildings, starting with energy audits and feasibility studies, the development and evaluation of design concepts, through commissioning, M&V, and monitoring of the performance of buildings and systems.
Our mission is to deliver solutions for a carbon-neutral real estate industry.
We are seeking employees who are driven to make high-performance buildings a reality. Our Building Enclosure Consultants work independently on cutting-edge projects for world-class clients. They are competent in all aspects of building systems, energy management, and the commissioning process. They evaluate, select, and adapt/modify standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to meet job-specific needs. They devise new solutions to problems encountered and independently perform assignments to achieve expected results. They are supported by an experienced team that provides technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and assistance in developing effective project plans. They work collaboratively with peers and junior team members to deliver results that exceed customer expectations.
The overall objective of this position is to coordinate and support the various tasks related to Building Enclosure Commissioning. Building Enclosure Consults must have an in-depth understanding of the field.
Main responsibilities of the Building Enclosure Consultant include (but are not limited to):
- Review and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and submittal documents to support peer review and design consulting for building enclosures.
- Conduct site visits to inspect and monitor construction progress, assess and document conditions and issues, track and report findings.
- Conduct site visits to support and/or perform building forensic investigations and document existing conditions of various building typologies.
- Conduct review, tracking, and logging of project data using CxAlloy, MS Excel, and Outlook.
- Produce summary reports, field observation reports, technical reports, and presentations and deliver them to clients, multidisciplinary project teams, and other relevant parties.
- Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
The position requires the ability to work independently and in a team and gives tremendous room for personal growth and professional development within our growing company.
The following qualifications are required:
- Bachelors/Specialists degree in Architecture, or Architectural Engineering and 3 years’ experience in Architectural Design, Building Enclosure Consulting or Building Construction fields.
- Comprehension of building envelope control layers, enclosure systems and construction.
- An understanding of the sequence of construction and critical path to the successful installation of and assembly and construction schedule.
- Familiarity and competency with interpreting Architectural drawings sets, details, and assemblies.
- Demonstrable capability to think critically, communicate clearly, and work independently with limited direction.
- Demonstrable capability to time manage, keep a calendar, and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Able to travel for work regionally and nationally up to 20% of time, dependent on project locations.
- Ability to perform work from scaffolds, ladders, lifts, roofs etc.
- Note this job will require OSHA training, provided to new hires.
- Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Confidence to use fundamental software (MS Office Suite), Bluebeam (preferred) and learn new software (CxAlloy).
- Postgraduate and/or Advanced degree and/or Licensure in Architecture, Engineering, or Building Technology a plus.
- Familiarity with ASTM/AAMA exterior envelope testing standards and practices.
- Familiarity with energy analysis software (THERM, Designbuilder, etc.) are pluses.
- Familiarity and competency with CSI Division specifications and project manuals preferred.
Baumann Consulting is an equal opportunity employer with a great work atmosphere and excellent benefits including:
- Flexible work time and home office
- 8 paid holidays plus 4 weeks of paid Vacation and Sick Leave, increased to 5 weeks after 2 years
- Creative/research time budget
- Continuous professional development support and allowance
- Company-paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Company-paid ST/LT Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with up to 4% Employer contributions
- Company-paid Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
Are you a good fit for this job? Apply Now! Please send your resume and a cover letter to: careers@baumann-us.com