Building Enclosure Senior Consultant Job Listing at Intertek in Plymouth Charter Township, MI (Job ID 11802)

Description

Senior Consultant (Part Time) - Plymouth, Michigan

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Part-Time, Casual Senior Consultant to join our Building Science Solutions team in Plymouth, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the 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 Consultant is responsible for performing enclosure consulting projects as defined below. This position will travel at least 50% of the time. 

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, Part-Time, Casual – as needed

What you'll do:

• Manage roofing or enclosure consulting projects
• Prepare proposals and develop new business promptly to support the business
• Project management activities including planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, execution, and reporting.  Manage project managers, including technical and scope/budget aspects
• Monitor contract requirements, invoicing, receivables, and maintain acceptable profit margins
• Participate in training and management of building science staff to assist on consulting projects
• Prepare complete construction document deliverables, along with Building Science Solutions staff, for new buildings and renovation / restoration projects
• Develop practical remedial work recommendations and plans when working on existing building projects
• Perform reviews of architectural and MEP drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to building requirements
• Prepare accurate and concise reports for assigned projects
• Coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, consultants, owners, to incorporate recommendations into projects
• Perform construction administration site visits to inspect construction; follow up with timely reports / punch lists
• Represent Intertek and contribute to knowledge base by teaching courses, giving lectures, and writing articles and technical papers
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team
• Local and overnight travel, as required for assigned projects and tasks, could be frequent
• Maintain enough workload/backlog to meet target staff utilization rates

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:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 20+ years' experience in building enclosure consulting
• Strong knowledge of test methods and standards
• Strong knowledge of the construction process
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to manage projects and internal project team on all sizes of projects
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, roof levels, etc.
• Extensive technical competence and ability to effectively communicate with clients, designers, contractors, and coworkers, both in writing and orally
• Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients, designers, contractors, etc.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to meet changing and strict deadlines
• Experience with managing staff, both technical and administrative.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time or more
• Sound computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS in engineering/architecture, or other related degree, preferred

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.