Technical Director of Building Sciences - National Search

Technical Director of Building Sciences - National Search

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Technical Director to join our Building Science Solutions team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building sciences and building enclosure industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.

Intertek's Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on Acoustical Testing, Consulting and Noise Assessments; building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects; Forensic Services and Investigations; Insurance Services; Due Diligence Services, Property Resilience Assessments; Sustainability Consulting and Energy Services; and Whole Building Air Barrier Assurance, Consulting, and Testing services.

What are we looking for?

As the Technical Director, the primary responsibility is to ensure Intertek's BSS is a visible leader in the Building Enclosure/Building Science industry.

This will include developing and managing staff training and mentoring programs (for all levels), technical standardization, industry association involvement and leadership, preparing technical publications, attending industry events, etc., as well as working with our subject matter experts in technical discipline development.

What you will do:


* Build, expand, and manage a national level training program for the Building Science Solutions group, primarily focused on Building Enclosure Consulting.

Ensure our staff is properly trained and supported in technical matters and processes.

Overall training should encompass training entry-level, mid-level, and highly experienced consultants, in a range of topics including technical information and consulting processes, as well as managerial and leadership topics.


* Perform virtual and regional in-person training sessions for staff.

Program will include group-wide knowledge sharing sessions, and smaller group-focused seminars.


* Lead and collaborate with technical discipline subject matter experts to develop training sessions, SOPs, as well as standardization for work product and processes.


* Collaborate with Building Science Solutions operating unit managers to determine site-specific training needs.


* Participate in the BSS senior leadership team meetings.


* Participate in national-level building enclosure industry associations and obtain board positions.
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