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Senior Building Envelope Consultant
Work Location: San Francisco, CA 94108
Employment Type: Full-time regular
About This Opportunity
In this Senior-level role, you will provide building enclosure and waterproofing services to clients and develop your own projects. This position will establish, maintain, and serve local and national clients. You will serve as the primary client contact on projects related to new construction and existing building structures, including the waterproofing design and evaluation of below-grade foundation systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and façade systems, and roofing assemblies. The Senior Building Envelope Consultant will lead team efforts on forensic investigations, behavior evaluations, condition assessments using non-destructive and destructive testing methods, and the development of the waterproofing design. You will lead team members in the development of construction documents, technical specifications, construction administration services, and third-party inspections for the Building Envelope and Forensic Restoration Team.
\n- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
- 401(k) with employer match
- 3 weeks of PTO and 9 paid holidays
- 100% Employee-Owned
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Community Involvement
- HSA Employer Contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
- Wellness Program – 100% employer paid
Responsibilities:
-Management of various building envelope projects ranging from investigation to construction administration phase.
-Writing proposals and scope of work descriptions for projects.
-Leading team in the development of building envelope contract documents, including technical specifications.
-Leading team for detailed site inspections and writing of evaluation reports.
-Peer review of enclosure details and specifications.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies:
Education Requirements:
-Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar.
Other Requirements:
-10 plus years of previous building envelope and waterproofing experience, 5 years of which include managing building envelope projects in California and the surrounding states.
-High-level knowledge of various building enclosure systems, materials, and products.
-Experience in new construction building envelope design and technical analysis of existing buildings.
-Knowledge of ASTM & AAMA standards and testing procedures related to building envelope evaluation and waterproofing, including California Building Code requirements.
-Interest in business development strategies and the ability to work with other Walker team members.
-Experience compiling response packages for RFQ/RFP requests.
Willingness to travel.
-Preferred Skills and Experience:
-Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar.
Who We Are
Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.
The building envelope's significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure's lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker's extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
