Senior Associate - Building Envelope

We are expanding our Building Envelope services to Northern California and seek the following candidate based in our San Jose, Alameda, or Walnut Creek, CA office.

This position will report to a Principal, Regional Director or designee level staff member within our local division leadership structure and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

Well versed in all phases of full envelope below grade, exterior wall and roof construction projects, in both new and existing structures.

Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.

Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments, including Scope and Budget tracking for Project Manager support.

Capable of leading meetings among internal team members and externally with construction managers, sub-contractors, design consultants and owners, relative to envelope discussions.

Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation, including the ability to draw or sketch architectural details to support building-envelope analysis and reporting.

Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.

Assess technical needs on projects and request support for work requirements.

Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams.

Break down technical needs and deliverables while managing associated budget and schedule requirements to ensure successful project execution related to assigned projects.

Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status, timelines, budget tracking and key concerns

Assist in billing review and collections where necessary

Provide manpower updates and resource availability

Participate in corporative initiatives and associate level meetings to maintain and further develop protocols and\or procedures for continued improvements.

Assist Principal in charge with new proposal estimates

Assist Principal in charge in solicitation of new business

Respond and effectively communicate to clients when project emergencies arise

Publish and or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements

Present in-house seminars or related topics periodically including lunch and learns

Obtain all professional certifications for the level of responsibility, AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in the state of California, primarily.

Manage and mentor field services team by training staff to be thorough and diligent, teaching what to look for in the field, and guiding them on how to prepare for site visits and associated reporting, whether new construction or forensic in nature, to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building and Real Estate divisional leadership

Qualifications

Minimum of 5-10 years working with building envelope project experience

Forensic experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Registered Architect or Professional Engineer status

required

in the state of California

Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or suitable document, computing, and presentation programs

Must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment, to think outside the box, and solve complex problems

Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture

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