Senior Project Manager - Architectural Testing Inc

Building Enclosure Senior Project Manager - 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 Building Enclosure Senior Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Fairfax, Virginia. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing 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 building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The Building Enclosure Senior Project Manager has full responsibilities of the project including management of project teams, mentoring of staff, building client relationships/business development and pursuing project work, and review of client deliverables, including technical content. The primary focus of the BE Senior PM will help to grow building enclosure commissioning (BECx) work within the Fairfax office. This position will travel as business needs indicate, can be up to 25% of the time.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM may vary

What you'll do:

• Perform the full range of BECx work, including development of draft, update construction phase and final BECx plans, lead the development of the enclosure portion of the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), review the basis of design (BOD) produced by the Architect of Record (AOR), perform enclosure design review, develop BECx specifications, perform review of submittals and shop drawings, perform BE construction observation site visits, participate in/lead periodic project management in-person or virtual meetings, review BE O&M documentation, perform 10-month warranty site visit, update and provide final BECx Report to client.
• Assist with directing field performance testing and water leakage testing of BE components, relating to the BECx projects
• Assist with construction administration services, including mock-up testing and shop drawing reviews, and conduct factory inspections and site visits.
• Develop business and clients in the local area and assist with national, larger pursuits outside of the local area. Includes attending association and/or trade group events, meetings, and conferences.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings to further develop the BECx discipline within the Building Science Solutions Group.
• Provide support as the primary client contact for projects and develop client relationships.
• Prepare professionally written technical reports for design and construction phase services
• Develop the scope of services and prepare proposals.
• Assist in meeting profit center financial goals, assemble and manage project teams, and provide on-the-job training and mentoring to help grow the BECx group.

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, Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of industry experience, including building enclosure assessment, restoration and design
• Ability to perform forensic investigations, documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year
• Technical knowledge of building construction and building enclosure systems
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, roofs, etc.
• Ability to efficiently work on projects independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Field experience with diverse building types
• Property / façade condition assessments
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside local area, depending on local workload and project locations
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.