Senior Project Manager, Labs and Building Science Solutions

Senior Project Manager, Labs and Building Science Solutions - Fairfax, Virginia

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Registered Roof Observer to join our Building Science Solutions team in Fairfax, Virginia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions - Building & Construction group!

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 building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for quality assurance observations, leading diagnostic and forensic testing, and assisting with the strategic growth and development of our regional field-testing capabilities across multiple operating units.

In addition, the senior project manager will work closely with the department manager on various administrative and developmental duties such as project management, staffing, and mentoring.

The successful candidate will be a reliable self-starter who will want and contribute to the overall effective progress of projects and development of staff.

This position is travel-intensive, andyou must be willing and able to travel to project sites as needs arise.

Shift/Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday core business hours (may vary slightly)

What you'll do:


* Assist Department Manager or Regional Manager with strategic initiatives within the business Unit including improvement of reporting standards, process changes, calibration and development of new testing capabilities.


* Perform and lead field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.


* Assist with the development and training of new employees.


* Perform diagnostic and forensic investigations, documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.


* Provide support as the primary client contact for projects and develop client relationships.


* Develop the scope of services and prepare proposals.


* Contribute positively to team morale and our servant leadership model.


* Support the innovation of our field testing, instrumentation and assessment capabilities.

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