Building Envelope Consultant (Project Manager)

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Mid-level or Senior-level Building Enclosure Consultant for our Kennesaw, GA headquarters location in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.

Responsibilities will include:

• Peer review of construction documents including architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals relative to the building enclosure.
• Remedial roof and envelope design for existing facilities.
• Conduct visual building enclosure system surveys, moisture surveys, pre-design surveys and property condition assessments.
• Performance of forensic evaluations and investigations on building enclosure and roof components suffering performance issues and suspected of failing.
• Occasional performance of field testing of roofing, waterproofing, window and curtainwall systems and other building components on new construction and existing facilities. Testing is generally in accordance with various ASTM, AAMA, TAS and ANSI standards.
• Occasional performance of quality assurance site inspections relative to building enclosure and roof components to verify conformance with construction documents, manufacturer and industry standards.
• Preparation of technical reports documenting investigative results, testing and observations performed.
• Project management / technical oversight of building enclosure, facilities and roofing projects

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education

• 5 years building enclosure/roofing consulting experience
• The following certifications are a huge plus: Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), Certified Infrared Thermographer (CIT)
• Technical knowledge of building construction
• Competent in identifying and solving constructability, integration, design, troubleshooting, durability, continuity, structural behavior, thermal property evaluation, sustainability, and maintenance/ operation of building envelopes/roofing systems.
• Valid State Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Technically competent in effective communicating with others
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, as report writing is a major part of the position.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in outdoor temperature extremes
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50lbs.
• Ability to occasionally overnight travel in and out of state.
• Ability to climb ladders .
• Ability/certification to operate a mechanical boom lift, or willingness to become certified in operation.

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Nova

Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650 personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.

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