Building Envelope Forensic Inspector

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Building Envelope Forensics Inspector (BEFI) at Paramount Consulting & Engineering, LLC will have knowledge and background in architecture, engineering, or a related field, as well as experience in different building envelope systems including but not limited to waterproofing, roofing systems, glazing, stucco cladding, coating and paints.

The BEFI will be in direct communication with clients and PCE’s project managers, will help coordinating the project’s site visit and comply with the project’s contract agreement and scope of work related to ongoing projects.

The primary role of the BEFI is to assess, analyze, and provide our expert opinion of the building and the building envelope system’s current condition to help determine the needed fixes; ensure a water and weather-tight building envelope system and promote a long-lasting system performance and design to promote peace of mind to owners and stakeholders.

BEFI Primary Responsibilities are (not limiting to):

• Strong knowledge of building envelope systems, including roofing, waterproofing, insulation, cladding, and fenestration, along with their associated materials, construction techniques, and performance factors.
• The ability to develop clear and detailed condition assessments evaluation reports of building envelope systems:
• Waterproofing
• Roofing
• Exterior walls
• Stucco
• Glazing
• Coating and Paint
• Provide repair recommendations, including products recommendations and design.
• Review of building’s original drawings, plans, specifications and construction documents- as applicable.
• The ability to work with consultants, engineers, contractors, and project teams to attain the common goal in building envelope of building restoration.
• Have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Be part and participate in the project’s onsite or virtual meetings.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to building envelope systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and customers, clearly and effectively.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers to stay informed about new products, technologies, and industry developments.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications such as Microsoft Office products, CAD Programs, Bluebeam, Revit and other construction software such as PROCORE among others.
• Take part and participate in webinars, trainings relating building envelope technologies, applicable codes and regulations.

Once a project enters the restoration phase and we have this phase including as part of the scope of work, the BEFI will also help to yield the following:

• Provide owners and property managers with assurance (and evidence) that what is being installed on the project is exactly what was anticipated and designed, both in terms of product performance and warranty coverage/period (with the simple idea being that they are getting what they bought/designed).
• Provide the General Contractor ‘GC’ with information regarding deficiencies in installations, substrates, products, and etc., in a timely manner, to avoid affecting scheduling. The BEFI will work hand in hand with the GC and the installers, ensuring the installation process is smooth and nothing is missed.
• Provide the product manufacturer with the assurance that the products are being installed as per submitted documents and manufacturer recommendations in order for product manufacturer can provide the appropriate warranty. Manufacturer’s will oftentimes depend on inspector reports in order to uphold a warranty upon completion of installation.
• Providing the governing city/entity with the assurance that various facets of the construction is being installed as per the governing entity’s requirements and approval documents. We are often called to be “Special Inspectors” on a project, in which case the governing city will depend on PCE’s inspections as the primary quality inspections assurance are in compliance with all requirements.
• In order to accomplish the above, inspectors and their Project Managers should emphasize the following duties throughout the project (from the beginning to the end of the project).

REQUIREMENTS/JOB DUTIES

• Maintain a pleasant appearance, as an ambassador for the company.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Conduct project site visits, condition assessment and field inspections per company established SOP's and standards.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to handle heights from suspended swing-stage, scaffolding,
• boom-lift, scissor-lift.
• Previous experience in construction or other related field a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual, English, and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work on construction sites.
• Intermediate computer/smartphone skills.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints a plus.
• The company will provide all safety gear, except for Safety Shoes / Boots, which are required.
• We will train each employee to conduct inspections according to current codes and standards.