What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUILDING ENVELOPE ARCHITECT / ENGINEER – San Francisco position at Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers?
This is an opportunity for an architect or engineer with 3 years of experience in an architecture or engineering firm. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about building enclosure design and developing custom solutions for new construction and repositioning projects. Our San Francisco office is in-person 4 days a week to provide an active and engaged environment for design innovation, collaboration, and mentorship.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with senior staff in the development, detailing, and analysis of a variety of facade and waterproofing systems.
- Interface directly with the client, external design team, consultants, and construction teams during all project phases.
- Balance workload requirements for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Analyze envelope performance through modeling.
- Write Specifications.
- Review contractor proposals and shop drawings.
- Assist in construction administration tasks including responding to RFI’s and maintaining project submittal logs.
- Witness laboratory performance testing.
- Perform and report on project site observations and report on field testing.
- Expand firm’s shared knowledge through internal Research & Development.
- Develop office technical resources, such as commonly used details and performance memos.
- Provide mentorship of technical staff.
- Domestic and / or international travel for factory inspections and testing.
- Training will be provided as needed to supplement previous experience to achieve full expertise, concept through construction, and advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
At Heintges we are focused on cultivating a supportive office environment of positivity, respect, professionalism, free sharing of information, and good work-life balance. Our office culture embraces these values as the best way to nurture and develop technical expertise.
Direct support and personal mentorship by senior staff allow our employees to approach challenges with confidence. As a result, Heintges clients benefit not only from our deep knowledge and experience but also our thoughtful approach to problem-solving in difficult situations arising during design and construction.
Heintges is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a women-owned business. We maintain a diverse staff of highly motivated individuals and provide all employees with competitive benefits and compensation package.
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