Senior Building Enclosure Commissioning Authority (Washington DC-Baltimore Area)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Building Enclosure Commissioning Authority of record on assigned projects, owning technical quality and client communication from design through closeout.
• Develop enclosure commissioning plans, field testing protocols, and mock-up review programs, including air and water infiltration, adhesion, thermal, and related testing.
• Review enclosure design documents, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals for constructability, performance, and code compliance, and document review comments.
• Witness, evaluate, and report on field and laboratory testing of enclosure assemblies.
• Conduct field observations and quality assurance reviews of roofing, air/water/vapor barriers, curtain wall, glazing, waterproofing, and other enclosure assemblies.
• Identify enclosure deficiencies, document findings with supporting photographs and references, and track issues to resolution with design and construction teams.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of building enclosure assemblies, materials, detailing, sequencing, and common failure modes.
• Familiarity with enclosure commissioning standards and guidelines, including ASTM E2813, ASTM E2947, and NIBS Guideline 3.
• Knowledge of enclosure field and laboratory test methods, including ASTM E1105, ASTM E783, AAMA 501.2, and infrared thermography.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, building science, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in building enclosure commissioning or construction administration on enclosure-intensive projects required.
• Equivalent combination of education and directly related building enclosure experience will be considered.
• Preferred: one or more of the following credentials: CBECxP (Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider), BECxP (Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider), or CxA+BE (Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure).