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Intertek Building Enclosure Project Specialist in Boston, Massachusetts
Building Enclosure Project Specialist – Boston, Massachusetts
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Specialist to join our Building Science Solutions team in Boston, Massachusetts! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the Building Science Solutions – Building & Construction group!
Intertek's Building & Construction group is composed of a suite of Intertek brands with 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 (ATIC) services provide risk management and quality assurance the industry needs to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of new developments and existing assets and facilities.
Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), and enclosure field performance testing for new construction, existing, and retrofit projects.
What are we looking for?
The Building Enclosure Project Specialist will assist project managers and senior team leadership to ensure the success of our projects during various phases of design and construction. The work will include new construction enclosure consulting and commissioning during design and construction phases, and the evaluation, investigation, and repairs for existing buildings. This position assumes participation in regular site visits and will travel frequently locally and regionally, depending on workload and project needs and locations; travel estimate is 25%-70%.
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, primarily core business hours
What you’ll do:
Perform/assist with field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements
Perform construction administration services and site visits
Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing, and below grade elements, etc
Prepare professionally written field reports and survey documents
Learn to/develop skills to perform building enclosure reviews of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals
Learn/assist with remediation design of building enclosures
Ability to create sketches and details using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and hand-drawn methods to convey concepts and construction documents
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 Construction Management required
3+ years of experience in Architecture/Design, Engineering, or Construction Management experience will be considered in lieu of the above mentioned Bachelor's Degree
Technical knowledge of building construction and building enclosure systems
Construction administration, progress observation, and site inspection experience
Ability to efficiently work on projects in a team environment
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Consistent professional interaction and communication
Ability to travel frequently within and outside the local area. Estimated travel: 25%-70%
Fluency in English for the safe and effective performance of the job is required
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
1+ years of building enclosure experience highly preferred
Degrees in Architecture & Engineering are highly preferred
Highly prefer individuals with experience in the greater Boston area
Certification for supported and suspended scaffolding
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the project specialist staff to successfully perform the essential functions of this work. Accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear and occasionally kneel and climb
Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, roofs, etc.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and safely work at elevated height required
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close and far vision
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, you will 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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