BUILDING ENVELOPE SCIENCES - deSIGNER/TECHNICIAN

Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects is currently hiring an entry level Designer/Technician for our Building Envelope Sciences (BES) Division. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of related experience in building envelope systems, or recent graduates in a related area of study with the following minimum requirements:

 Experience:               

  • Professional staff member with Architectural, Engineering or Building Envelope industry experience. Familiarity with various construction types and systems on both new and existing buildings.

  • Report writing and documenting field conditions.

  • Drafting including construction details in AutoCAD/Revit.

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, applicable construction related experience or similar.  EIT or other Building Envelope credentials preferred.

  • Familiarity with applicable Building Envelope codes (MSBC, IBC) and standards (NRCA, FM, BIA, ASTM, AAMA, etc.)

Responsibilities:       

  • Assists in performing Building Envelope Studies including on-site review and preparation of technical reports.

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

  • Assists in preparing Design Documents (SD/DD/CD) including plans, elevations, detail drawings and specifications suitable for contractor pricing, bidding and permitting.

  • Assists with material quantity estimates and preliminary construction cost estimates.

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

  • Conduct Reference checks.

  • Reports to BES Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

Attributes:

  • Thoughtful, problem solver with an introductory understanding of Building Envelope Systems.

  • Independent learner, organized, punctual.

  • Focus on quality, integrity and dependability.

  • 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

  • Basic understanding of construction detailing for new and existing construction.

  • Participate in Professional interaction with Clients and Contractors.

  • Receptive to mentoring by BES team members 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.  All safety equipment will be supplied by GRLA, and applicant will attend virtual class to receive OSHA 10 Certification in on-site safety procedures.

  • Must be able to climb ladders and lift and carry up to 50 lbs of tools and equipment if necessary.

  • Able to work flexible hours based on project/office needs.  There are times when visits to a project site are scheduled for early morning or later in the day.

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

Serious inquiries only.  No agencies please.