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Form of workSenior Building Envelope Consultant
Work Location: 850 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Employment Type: Full-time regular
About This Opportunity
In this Senior-level role, you will provide building enclosure and waterproofing services to clients and develop your own projects. This position will establish, maintain, and serve local and national clients. You will serve as the primary client contact on projects related to new construction and existing building structures, including the waterproofing design and evaluation of below-grade foundation systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and façade systems, and roofing assemblies. The Senior Building Envelope Consultant will lead team efforts on forensic investigations, behavior evaluations, condition assessments using non-destructive and destructive testing methods, and the development of the waterproofing design. You will lead team members in the development of construction documents, technical specifications, construction administration services, and third-party inspections for the Building Envelope and Forensic Restoration Team.
Responsibilities
- Management of various Building Envelope projects ranging from investigation to construction administration phase.
- Writing proposals and scope of work descriptions for projects.
- Leading team in the development of Building Envelope contract documents, including technical specifications.
- Leading team for detailed site inspections and writing of evaluation reports.
- Peer review of enclosure details and specifications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Competencies
Education Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar.
Other Requirements:
- 10 plus years of previous Building Envelope and waterproofing experience, 5 years of which include managing Building Envelope projects in Illinois and the surrounding states.
- Professional license in architecture, structural engineering, or civil engineering.
- Strong writing, communication, and team skills.
- Development of client relationships and marketing strategy for Walker’s Building Envelope and Forensic Restoration Team.
- High-level knowledge of various building enclosure systems, materials, and products.
- Experience in new construction Building Envelope design and technical analysis of existing buildings.
- Knowledge of ASTM & AAMA standards and testing procedures related to Building Envelope evaluation and waterproofing.
- Interest in business development strategies and the ability to work with other Walker team members.
- Experience compiling response packages for RFQ/RFP requests.
- Willingness to travel.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture or similar.
Benefits of Joining Walker
As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers vacation retreats, tuition and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!
Who We Are
Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.
However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.
Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and Building Envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
