Description

Company

GHP unites architectural, environmental, and construction services to deliver solutions for the built environment that protect, inspire, and enhance the way people work and live. GHP seeks individuals who demonstrate our core values of passionate drive, responsive, solutions oriented, trusted, and relationship focused to join our team.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction, building envelope, and moisture control principles
• Technical knowledge of building envelope design and repair
• Working knowledge of architecture principles
• Minimum 10 years of experience in building envelope investigation and repair design (includes field experience)
• B.S. Architecture degree, Construction Management, related degree or in lieu of a degree, 20 years relevant experience
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• IIBEC registration (Roof, Water Proofing, Building Enclosure) a plus
• ABAA/CABS certification a plus
• Knowledge of and training in WUFI Hygrothermal Simulation, a plus
• General Contractors license a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Revit, and Bluebeam software preferred

Job Essentials

• Performs forensic assessments within the field of architecture/facility/construction design based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the project manager and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Performs on-site /construction/structural/building envelop systems evaluations and property condition assessments to determine the cause and origin of failed, defective, damaged, and /or deteriorated architectural components and products. All work will be supported by detailed written forensic reports detailing the observations, and recommendations.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously. Coordinates with other support team members and third-party consultants to produce client reports in a timely manner according to agreed-to schedules.
• Ensures that procedures are being followed and checks on safety features of the project during the implementation of the work.
• Uses many different equations, applications, and figures to ensure the proper procedural application.
• May serve as team leader or project manager. May be required to supervise and/or evaluate performance of associate team members.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have thorough knowledge of building construction and on-site construction background.
• Understand the dynamics of buildings as living, breathing entities.
• Possess the ability to assess an adverse condition or symptom and be able to process the potential causes for such conditions to recommend a remedy.
• Excellent writing skills to translate findings into a professional and concise report.
• Must understand cost impacts for various remedies that may be presented.
• Ability to prioritize remedies from an immediate to a longer-term response.

Position Summary

The Forensic Building & Construction Specialist will perform building conditions assessments, diagnose building issues requiring some level of repair or renovation, and report on the various situations, including design resolution, budget cost estimations, and scheduling for repairs and/or upgrades.

In addition, will have manage investigation and litigation support projects involving damage to structures from accidents, catastrophes, construction defects and/or other adverse conditions. The Forensic Building Specialist will be required to coordinate with other team members and project managers on interdisciplinary efforts. Position requires some level of marketing to support expansion of business opportunities.

 Core Values: All positions at GHP demonstrate GHP’s Core Values in our interactions and the work that we perform.

• Passionate Drive — We love what we do. This passion drives our commitment to excellence. But for us, it’s not just about delivering excellent results—it’s about ensuring an expert process from beginning to end.
• Responsive — When clients call, we answer.
• Solutions Oriented — We don’t create problems; we create solutions. Our team equips clients to navigate the most complex problems with innovative, cost and time-saving approaches. And while we excel at solving problems, we are even better at helping clients anticipate them.
• Relationship Focused — We are relationship builders. We don’t think in terms of short-term projects but rather long-term goals and enduring partnerships.
• Trusted — We operate as a trusted partner. We recognize that open collaboration between clients and team members is key to that trust. Ultimately, we manage projects as if the buildings and budgets are our own.

GHP offers opportunity for bonus pay, commitment to work/life balance, a positive workplace culture, clear career pathing, a cell phone stipend, and a competitive benefit package with platinum healthcare plan. 

This job ad is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties and responsibilities. GHP is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this position, submit a resume and cover letter or online at https://www.ghp1.com/ career page.