Enclosures Consultant - WSP USA
Boston, MA
About the Job
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Building Enclosure Consultant for our Boston, MA office. WSP works closely with architects, owners, and contractors from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Our Boston, Massachusetts team primarily focuses on enclosure design consulting and enclosure commissioning services for new construction as well as existing buildings including residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government buildings. This work includes performing field work to document enclosure conditions, performing building enclosure modeling and analysis, developing construction documents, and providing construction administration services.
Your Impact
+ Support a variety of building enclosure and building science related tasks with the goal to promote technical, social, and ethical skills.
+ Practice basic principles of Building Preservation and Building Enclosure Systems.
+ Perform on-site construction observations.
+ Provide support in completing multi-disciplinary on-site forensic investigations.
+ Assist with project research, analysis and design calculations.
+ Prepare reports and design documents (design drawings and specifications).
+ Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
+ Review fenestration, vertical facade, roofing systems, and waterproofing.
+ Provide building enclosure commissioning and consulting services.
+ Assist project teams with completing building enclosure design reviews.
+ Assist with conducting functional performance testing of enclosure systems.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Three to five years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building preservation, enclosures, façade design, and sustainability experience.
+ Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
+ Familiar with building materials and construction processes for design, construction, and/or repair of building enclosures, façades, waterproofing, cladding systems, roofs, parking structure, noise abatement, and the application to project work-related issues.
+ Familiar with codes, building planning, design, façade, and construction management involving commercial, industrial, and historic buildings; including renovation and new design projects.
+ Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, or related).
+ Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
+ Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
+ Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, WUFI, THERM, energy modeling).
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional/intermittent travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
+ Strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
+ Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
+ Ability to perform field work and to work at heights.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
+ Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and other technical software.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Building Enclosure Consultant for our Boston, MA office. WSP works closely with architects, owners, and contractors from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Our Boston, Massachusetts team primarily focuses on enclosure design consulting and enclosure commissioning services for new construction as well as existing buildings including residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government buildings. This work includes performing field work to document enclosure conditions, performing building enclosure modeling and analysis, developing construction documents, and providing construction administration services.
Your Impact
+ Support a variety of building enclosure and building science related tasks with the goal to promote technical, social, and ethical skills.
+ Practice basic principles of Building Preservation and Building Enclosure Systems.
+ Perform on-site construction observations.
+ Provide support in completing multi-disciplinary on-site forensic investigations.
+ Assist with project research, analysis and design calculations.
+ Prepare reports and design documents (design drawings and specifications).
+ Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
+ Review fenestration, vertical facade, roofing systems, and waterproofing.
+ Provide building enclosure commissioning and consulting services.
+ Assist project teams with completing building enclosure design reviews.
+ Assist with conducting functional performance testing of enclosure systems.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Three to five years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior building preservation, enclosures, façade design, and sustainability experience.
+ Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
+ Familiar with building materials and construction processes for design, construction, and/or repair of building enclosures, façades, waterproofing, cladding systems, roofs, parking structure, noise abatement, and the application to project work-related issues.
+ Familiar with codes, building planning, design, façade, and construction management involving commercial, industrial, and historic buildings; including renovation and new design projects.
+ Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, or related).
+ Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
+ Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
+ Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, WUFI, THERM, energy modeling).
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional/intermittent travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
+ Strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
+ Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
+ Ability to perform field work and to work at heights.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Masters Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
+ Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, and other technical software.
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Source : WSP USA
