Project & Testing Specialist – Building Enclosure

Project & Testing Specialist – Cleveland, Ohio
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Specialist to join our Building Science Solutions team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group!
Interteks 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. Interteks 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.
Interteks 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 will support project managers and senior team members to ensure the success of our projects during various phases of design, construction and performance testing. The work will include coordination/testing for new construction projects, new construction enclosure consulting during design and construction phases, and evaluation, investigation, and repairs for existing buildings. This position may travel frequently within and outside the local area, depending on workloads and project locations; estimate is 25%-70%.
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, core business hours, occasional weekend work, if required.
What youll do:

– Manage, coordination, scheduling and lead field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
– Perform / lead field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements
– Perform select consulting and construction administration services (including quality inspections and site visits) during construction projects.
– Assist with or lead diagnostic and forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements, etc.
– Assist in and eventually perform the preparation of professionally written field reports.
– Learn to perform building enclosure reviews of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals
– Learn to assist with remediation design of building enclosures
– Learn to prepare sketches and details using hand-drawn details and AutoCAD 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:

10 years of Enclosure Consulting, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management experience required or 20 years in a related commercial building enclosure trade.

Technical knowledge of building construction and building enclosure systems

Able to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings and specifications, as well as contractor shop drawings

Experience in construction, glazing, roofing or general construction, preferred

Must be technically competent to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptit