Project Manager - Structures Building Envelope

Job Description

Job Description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

PVEDI recently partnered with Stratus and is seeking a Project Manager within the Structures Team focusing on building envelope. The Project manager is responsible for oversight of service teams that perform investigation, analysis, and examination of a building as it relates to the structural elements, building envelope (façade/roof) and surrounding site conditions that affect the building’s overall performance. Review of ongoing work (reports, correspondence, calculations, drawings, etc.) of staff for the completion of project activities (field and office).

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and administrative aspects of new façade/roofing service opportunities from proposal preparation to final acceptance by client, including invoicing and accounts receivable.
• Review design/analysis specifications and calculations for active projects are accurate and updated on active projects.
• Responsible for full cycle façade inspections.
• Review remediation and/or design work plans, Project Specifications, Bidding Documents, cost estimates, and related submissions as they relate to city requirements for presentation to clients, and city/state/federal review and permitting.
• Review assessment information gathered during site investigations. Reviews data obtained during scaffold drop, fire escape and balcony evaluations utilizing expertise on deficiencies to be noted.
• Supervise contractors and staff on to ensure contractors adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepares summary documentation for presentation with results of investigations.
• Reviews and comments on technical reports ensuring structure and language utilized is easily understood by clients and grammatically correct.
• Provide feedback to direct reports in the form of performance evaluations, training, development, and improvement plans. Mentors new team members regarding work processes, company policies, safety, time reporting, and general office rules.
• Lead building envelope testing and structural framing condition evaluations (material sounding, water intrusion tests, etc.) to determine façade, roof, and structural characteristics/deficiencies.
• Create and maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets; identify resources to be used for each project ensuring that all projects are sufficiently staffed and kept on schedule in accordance with client agreements.
• Assist incoming employees with policies, updates within the deliverables, site visits, and overall procedures from beginning to end of a project’s duration.
• Contribute to overall performance, growth, and business development by working on cross-functional teams to meet unified goals.
• Manages project budgets and invoices. Processes invoices on time and develop project budgets.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of New York
• Related Experience: 6+ years of Building Envelope assessment and/or design in support of various existing building projects and initiatives.
• Solid experience with project and staff management and development team members related to skill development, processes, compliance, team building with engineering staff and other design consulting and construction professionals.
• Direct experience with facade surveys, probes, repair documents, FISP reports, bidding, construction administration, and contractor coordination.
• Understanding of building codes that apply to special inspections, connection detailing, lateral system determination, foundation work, and underpinning.
• Ability to delegate project specific tasks to direct reports.
• Working knowledge of structural framing, building envelopes, codes, zoning as they apply to egress, fireproofing, energy, waterproofing, occupancy, and FAR.

Preferred

• QEWI strongly preferred
  

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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