Department Manager - Building Enclosure - Architectural Testing Inc

The Building Science Solutions (BSS) Group within Intertek's Building and Construction is recruiting a Department Manager - Building Enclosure for our Chicago and Milwaukee operation. The ideal candidate for this Department Management position will have a solid background in building enclosure and building envelope consulting for new and existing buildings, as well as management and leadership experience. They should also have an interest in leading project teams, developing a client base, building the local BSS team and business, and contributing technically to our overall team.

The Department Manager - Building Enclosure is responsible for the execution of technical work, financial performance of the department, and growth of the business.

With regional team members in both Chicago and Milwaukee, the Department Manager will oversee both locations, and can be primarily located in either Chicago or Milwaukee.

What you will do:

• Follow and enforce safety and compliance requirements and company policies
• Manage Building Science Solutions projects within assigned region(s)
• Lead in regional business development, marketing, and sales efforts
• Provide building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and design and construction administrative services for new building projects
• Provide building enclosure investigations and assessments for existing building, and provide remedial repair designs and construction administrative services when requested
• Prepare proposals for potential new work
• Assisting in meeting profit center financial goals
• Prepare professionally written deliverables, including proposals, technical report, design reviews, etc.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring
• Assist in hiring and training new building sciences team members, and mentor existing team members
• Assist the department manager with developing business and clients in the local area and assisting with national, larger pursuits outside of the local area
• Grow the local BSS office by balancing staff workloads and bringing in new work such that staff are adequately utilized
• Participation in professional organizations, author papers, attend conferences, and/or perform work on technical committees

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering - preferred
• 10+ years of industry experience - preferred
• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year, preferred
• Technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction.
• Experience in managing a range of small to large projects
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to meet changing and strict deadlines.
• Experience with managing, leading, and developing staff, both technical and administrative (preferred)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Ability to travel outside local area, depending on local work load and project locations
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Participation/leadership in national associations is a plus

• Field and technical experience with diverse building types
• Computer modeling (e.g. energy modeling)
• Building enclosure testing
• Property / façade condition assessments
• Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• AutoCad/Revit/BIM/Sketch-up proficiency

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .

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What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeoc.data@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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