Building Enclosure Testing Leader

The Opportunity

A building enclosure testing leader is responsible for overseeing the testing and evaluation of building enclosure systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and building codes. This position requires an individual with a strong technical background in building science, as well as hands-on experience with various enclosure testing methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team, performing assessments, and ensuring the integrity and performance of building enclosures, such as exterior walls, roofs, windows, and doors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the execution of building enclosure testing, including air barrio, water infiltration, thermal performance, and other specialty testing.
• Assist field staff while on site with logistics such as building chambers, leak diagnostics, and general troubleshooting.
• Assist field staff in preparing project deliverables such as reports.
• Mentor a team of technicians, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Ensure testing procedures are compliant with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Coordinate testing services with project managers.
• Provide project coordination including planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• Productively interacting with client representatives and contractors.
• Computer skills, ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Safely use specialty equipment and hand tools such as circular saws, drills, and hammers.
• Performing other duties as assigned which may include performing building conditions assessments, leak investigations, non-destructive testing, etc.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years experience performing and observing building enclosure testing.
• As minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Building Science, or related field.
• Technical experience with various building enclosure elements such as: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and plaza/terrace waterproofing, etc.
• Familiar with testing standards such as:
• AAMA 501.2 Quality Assurance and Diagnostic Water Leakage Field Check of Installed Storefronts, Curtain Walls and Sloped Glazing Systems
• ASTM E1105 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Installed Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls, by Uniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference
• ASTM E1186 Standard Practices for Air Leakage Site Detection in Building Envelopes and Air Barrier Systems
• ABAA T0002 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Adhered Air and Water Resistive Barriers Using an Adhesion Tester
• ASTM D8231 Standard Practice for the Use of a Low Voltage Electronic Scanning System for Detecting and Locating Breaches in Roofing and Waterproofing Membranes.
• Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis.
• Ability to travel daily, shared company vehicle provided. Some overnight travel may be required.
• A valid driver’s license (good driving record) is required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, work from heights, work in tight spaces and inclement weather.
• Experience working with elevated platforms, such as ladders, pipe-scaffolding, boom-lifts, and suspended scaffolding.
• Willingness to operate aerial lifts such as boom-lifts and suspended scaffolding, training will be provided.
• Computer skills: ability to effectively use Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new concepts and adapt to challenges.
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team.
• Medically fit to use personal protective equipment.
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Experience reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and testing standards.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu.
  
  

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary, overtime may be required)
• Daily travel (shared company vehicle provided, some overnight travel may be required)
  
  

SME's Core Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions
  
  

Benefits

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off