Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc.
Building Enclosure Consultant (Design-Assist)
Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc., Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
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Experienced - A/ERequisition Number
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PHILA002263Apply nowPosted : February 2, 2024Full-TimeLocations
Showing 1 locationPhiladelphia, PA 19106, USA
Description
Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the
Philadelphia
office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) , where we are seeking a project-manager-level, Building Enclosure Consultant to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.
Interested in another WJE location? Search for additional opportunities at www.wje.com/careers.Responsibilities:Technical project execution , including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the enclosure subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of building envelope systems and materials; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on field workProject management , including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverablesContributions to building enclosure practice and company-wide objectives , including participating in recruitment, mentoring, and development of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and enhancing WJE’s profile through meaningful involvement in professional organizations, conferences, and technical committeesQualifications:Registered Architect (RA)
or
Professional Engineer (PE);
other relevant professional certifications (e.g., RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC) will be considered with significant relevant expertiseMaster’s degree
in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field; five-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree; other degrees may be considered with demonstration of significant relevant expertiseMinimum eight years
of relevant industry experience (e.g., technical detailing of building envelope systems, roofing systems, and waterproofing systems, particularly at the interface of different building enclosure systems, assemblies, or components; building science and performance evaluation, including condensation, moisture, relative humidity, and thermal analysis; or new construction consulting, commissioning, peer reviews, and design-assist).Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following materials and systems: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, plaza/terrace waterproofing, traffic coatings, green roofs, building science, etc.Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detailParticipation in relevant industry organizationsPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sitesAbility to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instrumentsAbility to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremesAbility to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipmentAbility to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective EquipmentAbility to drive and safely operate a motor vehicleWJEis an employee-owned company that employsa diverse group of C 2 E 2 people—people with outstanding C haracter, unwavering C ommitment to our core and culture, strong E xpertise, and genuine E nthusiasm for their work. Our extraordinary people enjoy a fulfilling and flexible work environment: one that is inclusive and genuinely values and fairly treats every employee; one that is based on trust and personal responsibility; one that encourages open communication, continued learning, innovative thinking, excellence, and teamwork; and one that provides each employee a combined opportunity for personal, professional, and financial growth that is unsurpassed in our business. Learn more at www.wje.com/about.Annual starting base salary (gross): $105,000 to $165,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found at www.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits .WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.keywords: building enclosure, building envelope, building science, building technology, consultant, project manager, project associate, hygrothermal, natural ventilation, energy, sustainability, MAYA, WUFI, THERM, facades, curtain walls, window walls, enclosure consulting, BE consulting, facade design, facade engineering, roofing, waterproofing, modified bitumen, slate roof, EPDM, unitized system, fenestrations, storefronts, spandrel, mullions, flashing details, interface, expansion joints, historic preservation, restoration, masonry restoration, historic masonry, mass masonry, water leakage, diagnostic investigation, vapor barriers, membranes, coatings, paints, stains, construction materials, conservation, veneer, forensics, forensic architecture, forensic engineering, investigation, failure analysis, buildings, structures, technical architecture, AutoCAD, construction documents, specifications, bidding, construction administration, troubleshooting, air blower, blower door, air leakage, AAMA, ASTM, RBEC, RRC, RRO, REWC, RWC, AIA, IIBEC, BECx, BEC
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Experienced - A/ERequisition Number
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PHILA002263Apply nowPosted : February 2, 2024Full-TimeLocations
Showing 1 locationPhiladelphia, PA 19106, USA
Description
Bring your problem-solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the
Philadelphia
office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) , where we are seeking a project-manager-level, Building Enclosure Consultant to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.
Interested in another WJE location? Search for additional opportunities at www.wje.com/careers.Responsibilities:Technical project execution , including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the enclosure subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of building envelope systems and materials; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on field workProject management , including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverablesContributions to building enclosure practice and company-wide objectives , including participating in recruitment, mentoring, and development of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and enhancing WJE’s profile through meaningful involvement in professional organizations, conferences, and technical committeesQualifications:Registered Architect (RA)
or
Professional Engineer (PE);
other relevant professional certifications (e.g., RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC) will be considered with significant relevant expertiseMaster’s degree
in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field; five-year Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree; other degrees may be considered with demonstration of significant relevant expertiseMinimum eight years
of relevant industry experience (e.g., technical detailing of building envelope systems, roofing systems, and waterproofing systems, particularly at the interface of different building enclosure systems, assemblies, or components; building science and performance evaluation, including condensation, moisture, relative humidity, and thermal analysis; or new construction consulting, commissioning, peer reviews, and design-assist).Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following materials and systems: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, plaza/terrace waterproofing, traffic coatings, green roofs, building science, etc.Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detailParticipation in relevant industry organizationsPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sitesAbility to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instrumentsAbility to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremesAbility to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipmentAbility to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective EquipmentAbility to drive and safely operate a motor vehicleWJEis an employee-owned company that employsa diverse group of C 2 E 2 people—people with outstanding C haracter, unwavering C ommitment to our core and culture, strong E xpertise, and genuine E nthusiasm for their work. Our extraordinary people enjoy a fulfilling and flexible work environment: one that is inclusive and genuinely values and fairly treats every employee; one that is based on trust and personal responsibility; one that encourages open communication, continued learning, innovative thinking, excellence, and teamwork; and one that provides each employee a combined opportunity for personal, professional, and financial growth that is unsurpassed in our business. Learn more at www.wje.com/about.Annual starting base salary (gross): $105,000 to $165,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found at www.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits .WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.keywords: building enclosure, building envelope, building science, building technology, consultant, project manager, project associate, hygrothermal, natural ventilation, energy, sustainability, MAYA, WUFI, THERM, facades, curtain walls, window walls, enclosure consulting, BE consulting, facade design, facade engineering, roofing, waterproofing, modified bitumen, slate roof, EPDM, unitized system, fenestrations, storefronts, spandrel, mullions, flashing details, interface, expansion joints, historic preservation, restoration, masonry restoration, historic masonry, mass masonry, water leakage, diagnostic investigation, vapor barriers, membranes, coatings, paints, stains, construction materials, conservation, veneer, forensics, forensic architecture, forensic engineering, investigation, failure analysis, buildings, structures, technical architecture, AutoCAD, construction documents, specifications, bidding, construction administration, troubleshooting, air blower, blower door, air leakage, AAMA, ASTM, RBEC, RRC, RRO, REWC, RWC, AIA, IIBEC, BECx, BEC
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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