Building Envelope Observer

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community “We care for our communities”
• Integrity “We act with integrity”
• Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”
• Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”
• Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking an organized, dependable Building Envelope Observer to join our team in Houston, TX. The Building Envelope Observer will support the Raba Kistner Roofing/Waterproofing Inspection, Surveys, Design and Consulting capabilities. This position will be responsible for contributing to the Building Envelope Consulting Services profit center through active participation in projects and interfacing with clients. They will support the firm’s objectives of meeting clients’ needs and expectations in a timely manner while achieving individual utilization targets and the Unit’s profit objectives. Additionally, will provide other activities as needed by the Building Envelope Consulting Services Group, including field and office duties, CADD support, report and graphic preparation. Responsibilities include: 

• Serve as Building Envelope Observer on roofing/waterproofing consulting and design work.
• Perform roofing, waterproofing field-testing, and observation services.
• Analyze field data, laboratory test results, and perform calculations necessary for completion of technical reports.
• Submit draft roofing/waterproofing observation reports for review and final reports for co-signature by senior staff members.
• Review design and survey documents as needed.
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and Behavior Based Safety Programs and set a good safety example.
• Review pre-billing invoices as required.
• Within the first six-month period, achieve average utilization goal of not less than 80 percent.
• Notify Direct Report, Director, and Manager of Building Envelope Consulting Services of all potential disputes that may lead to legal claims or litigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• Minimum 3 years of roofing/waterproofing observations, design and contract administration experience. 
• Registered Roofing Observer (RRO) or Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO) credential preferred but not required.
• Possess valid Texas driver’s license and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work with clients and staff within the organization. Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Able to drive company vehicle, manage and complete all assigned jobs efficiently and on time.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear; occasionally sit, taste or smell; frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and drive short and/or long distances. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Potential exposure to occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; regularly work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and wet or humid conditions; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace

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