Building Enclosure Project Specialist

Building Enclosure Project Specialist - Plymouth, MI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Enclosure Project Specialist to join our Building Science Solutions team in Plymouth, MI.

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 Project Specialist assists project teams through design and construction phases, supporting new construction enclosure consulting and commissioning, as well as evaluations, investigations, and repairs of existing buildings.

This position will travel frequently within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations; estimate is 25%.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5PM

What you'll do:


* Complete field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, air barriers, curtain walls, and other building elements


* Perform quality assurance observations and monitor the construction process to assure that roofing and building enclosure related projects stay in compliance with approved construction drawings, specifications, and warranty stipulated installation procedures


* Perform construction administration services and site visits at construction jobsites


* Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements, etc .


* Prepare professionally written field reports


* Learn to perform building enclosure reviews of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals


* Learn to prepare sketches and details using Bluebeam and hand-drawn techniques

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering with 2+ years' experience in Building Enclosure OR;


* 7+ years' experience in Building Enclosure in lieu of degre...