Building Enclosure Commissioning Engineer/Architect

Building Enclosure Commissioning Engineer/Architect

Klein and Hoffman is seeking an experienced Building Enclosure Commissioning Engineer/Architect with 15 years or more experience. The candidate will work with our team of architects and engineering professionals in our building envelope practice, including design review, performance modeling, field observation and building enclosure consulting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience with specific knowledge and experience in the design, evaluation, investigation, and commissioning of building enclosure components and assembles for new structures.

Job Responsibilities

• Experience and detailed knowledge in evaluation of a variety of enclosure systems
• Lead the enclosure commissioning process for very large, complicated projects
• Conduct investigation and assessments of existing building enclosure systems
• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex building system problems in a collaborative manner
• Manage detailed evaluation of complicated building façade systems
• Evaluate energy models, including building systems and life cycle costs analysis
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, ensure writing quality and analysis rigor, and accurate, clear technical comments
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure engineering quality and accurate technical content of project documents
• Have knowledge of relative enclosure systems costs as they relate to evaluating potential enclosure systems.
• Understand enclosure system manufacturing process for a variety of systems and perform QA/QC review at manufacturing plants.
• Travel to projects out of state
• Review of projects from swing stage and aerial lifts
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement and proposal pursuits
• Leads meetings and is confident in client communication
• Provide technical support and mentor Associates
• Retains Clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or Engineering
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of architectural, structural, and basic mechanical and electrical system design documents
• Ability to provide clear and well‐written reports to clients (building owners, architects, engineers) regarding project specific system performance and energy evaluations
• Knowledge of building codes, design guidelines, and industry standards
• Involvement in building enclosure and building sciences professional organizations
• Recognized Certifications and/or Accreditation in enclosure commissioning
• Experience in a range of enclosure systems including but not limited to, below grade waterproofing, various roof systems, unitized curtain wall construction stick built curtain wall systems, operable window systems, masonry wall construction, precast enclosure systems, EFIS, insulated metal panels system, MCM systems
• Experience in witnessing laboratory testing
• Established client relationships and industry network with the ability to contribute to new work opportunities

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office applications, THERM, WUFI
• Building Commissioning experience
• Master's degree preferred