Threshold Inspector, Senior Consultant PE

Paladin Consulting is seeking a Threshold Inspector with design experience involving conventional wood framing, masonry, and concrete to support restoration and rehabilitation construction efforts and structural condition assessment assignments in Florida. Projects typically involve "threshold” buildings (those greater than 3 stories tall or 50 feet in height). This role requires a Florida-certified Special Inspector designation for inspection of "Threshold” buildings or the ability to obtain. The current requirements are having a Professional Engineering License with 3 years of inspection experience and 2 years of design experience in threshold buildings (

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In return for your talent and effort, you'll receive a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement!

Responsibilities :

In this position you will apply your technical knowledge to evaluate existing buildings and design solutions for the complex and unique problems of our clients. Projects will include a mix of residential, multi-family, and commercial projects, with an emphasis on repair of damage from fire, wind, flood, and impacts, as well as adaptive reuse of older buildings, and enhancements to existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and implementation of equipment and machinery. Some opportunities for structural design of commercial, retail, industrial, and hospitality structures may also develop. You must be able to manage several projects and teams simultaneously and be detail orientated. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are critical.

You should have experience with :

• Both commercial and residential building structural systems and the best materials choices based on the type of design, location, and use of the building.
• Load calculations, performance criteria, and material / member selection.
• Preparation of as-built drawings from existing buildings.
• Performance evaluations of the structural systems in existing, sometimes damaged, buildings.
• Creating required drawings and specifications using your knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Research building codes (historical and current).
• Field assessment to include working from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, confined spaces, and rooftops.

Typical Duties Include :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and CERTIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, OVERTIME, and TRAVEL :

Physical Demands – Work will be performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e., Client's office, industrial, construction, and / or residential sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking, and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime – This position is salaried with exempt FLSA status. There will be periods where extended hours will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements –

The Salary Range for this position is dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications / licensure.

For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at

www.paladininc.com.

Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.