What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facade Project Manager - Medellin, Colombia position at DeSimone Consulting Engineers?
About Us:
DeSimone is a leading global structural engineering firm known for delivering innovative, high-performance design solutions across the built environment. Our team of engineers, designers, and technical experts collaborates on a diverse portfolio—from iconic high-rise buildings to complex, large-scale structures—shaping skylines and communities around the world. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, we partner closely with clients to bring bold ideas to life with precision, creativity, and technical excellence.
Why DeSimone?
At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s most brilliant engineering minds on projects that redefine skylines and push the boundaries of design and innovation. From iconic skyscrapers to cutting-edge structures, our global portfolio reflects a commitment to excellence and creativity.
We are a team that values growth, collaboration, and real impact—you won’t just be part of the work, you’ll help shape it. With strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to advance, you’ll build a career as impressive as the projects you’re working on.
We offer a flexible, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package—designed to support your well-being and long-term success.
At DeSimone, your contributions matter. You’ll be trusted with meaningful work, empowered to grow, and supported every step of the way.
Ready to build what’s next? Join us.
About the Role:
As a Façade Project Manager, you will:
- Lead the technical delivery of façade design and consultancy services.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other project participants including Architects, owners, consultants, contractors and the project team.
- Lead and plan broken-off tasks or efforts appropriately and independently, assign work to internal staff and budget time, review progress, provide quality checks and markups, meet deadlines, and communicate progress as needed or directed by the PM or Associate to external parties.
- Work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Understand project scope, proactively track project deliverables/milestones and risks to exceeding scope and effectively communicate updates or alerts to PM and/or Associate.
- Proactively undertake business development activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other team members.
What You'll Do:
Project Leadership & Delivery:
- Lead façade design and consulting projects from planning through construction.
- Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and milestones.
- Assign work to project team members, review progress, provide quality control, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Identify project risks and communicate scope, budget, or schedule concerns proactively.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
Technical Expertise
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, sketches, and analyses.
- Conduct building enclosure assessments, façade inspections, forensic investigations, and due diligence studies.
- Perform and review engineering calculations related to façade systems and building enclosure performance.
- Evaluate contractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, test reports, and detailed design packages.
- Participate in factory visits, field inspections, and performance testing.
- Provide technical recommendations related to architectural intent, durability, sustainability, constructability, scheduling, and budget objectives.
- Conduct independent code research and ensure compliance with applicable building and energy codes.
Client & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Support proposal development, fee negotiations, and project budgeting efforts.
- Identify opportunities for business development and cross-selling services.
- Represent DeSimone through networking events, industry presentations, webinars, publications, and professional organizations.
- Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and market opportunities.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor and develop junior staff through technical guidance and project support.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
- Provide constructive feedback and assist with professional development planning.
- Support recruitment, interviewing, and team growth initiatives when needed.
Minimum (Required) Skills:
- Maintain and develop computer literacy skills; including specialist software, Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, LBNL Therm, Window, Optics, Revit, Rhino and other relevant technical software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field.
- Up to date knowledge, which is maintained, in technical area of expertise.
- Licensure in Architecture or Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with/applying a variety of building envelope systems and materials
including:- Roofing
- Below-Grade Waterproofing
- Above-Grade Waterproofing
- Curtain Wall
- Window Wall
- Punched Windows
- Brick
- Metal Panel Cladding
- Precast Concrete/GFRC/Stone Cladding
- Minimum 5 years of experience performing building envelope inspections and forensic investigations.
- A minimum of 5 years of façade design and engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
DeSimone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion (including beliefs, practices, or absence thereof), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Scammers may attempt to impersonate DeSimone Consulting Engineering or represent opportunities on our behalf. All official communication will come directly from our team using company email domains. DeSimone is not working with external recruiting agencies. If you are contacted by a third party claiming to represent us, please reach out directly to Tess Garbarino, Head of Talent at DeSimone, to verify the legitimacy of the message.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies:
Consistent with our recruitment practices, DeSimone Consulting Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms. We are not engaging external agencies for hiring at this time. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions—whether sent directly to our employees, hiring managers, or through any other channel—will be considered the property of DeSimone. We reserve the right to pursue those candidates independently, without obligation to pay fees or compensation.