BUILDING ENVELOPE SCIENCES
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects is currently hiring an experienced Building Envelope Sciences (BES) Assistant Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of related experience in building envelope systems, with the following minimum requirements:

 Experience:               

  • Professional staff member with consistent Building Envelope industry experience in new and existing construction, including on-site review and investigation of building envelope failures and testing.

  • Report writing and documenting field conditions.

  • Drafting including construction details in AutoCAD/Revit.

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering or applicable construction related experience.

  • Registered Architect, EIT, PE or other Building Envelope credentials.

  • Knowledgeable of applicable Building Envelope codes (MSBC, IBC) and standards (NRCA, FM, BIA, ASTM, etc.).

Responsibilities:       

  • Performs Building Envelope Studies including on-site review and preparation of technical reports.  Provides direction to contractors assisting with investigations.

  • Performs forensic testing of Building Envelope Components such as water testing, air infiltration testing, air/vapor barrier testing, infrared scanning.

  • Prepares Construction Documents including plans, elevations, detail drawings and specifications for BES Work.

  • Preparation of material quantity estimates and preliminary construction cost estimates.

  • Construction Administration tasks including Construction Site Visits and associated reports, Submittal Review, RFI and Change Order review and correspondence.

  • Assists in coordination of project tasks and schedules.

  • Coordination of project assistance from BES Technicians.

  • Reports to BES Project Managers and BES Director.

  • Assists with project Contract Management (review budget and invoices), fee proposals, and project/industry related presentations.

Attributes:

  • Thoughtful, problem solver with a broad understanding of Building Envelope Systems.

  • Assists on multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Clear and concise communication skills. 

  • Ability to work in a team and individually.

  • Skilled with AutoCAD/Revit and Microsoft Office.

  • Strong understanding of construction detailing on new and existing construction.

  • Focus on quality, integrity and dependability.

  • Professional interaction with Clients and Contractors.

  • Mentors BES Technicians in project organization, technical knowledge, etc.

  • Has own transportation to travel to project sites and meetings (mileage is a reimbursable expense).

  • Willing to safely work from roofs, aerial lifts, staging.

  • Able to work flexible hours based on project/office needs.

If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to: Jane Sherwood – jsherwood[at]grlarchitects.com

Serious inquiries only.  No agencies please.