Building Enclosure Consultant​/Project Manager

Building Enclosure Consultant / Project Manager

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager to join our Building Science Solutions team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure consulting industry!

The ideal Building Enclosure Consultant / Project Manager will have experience and interest in building enclosure and building envelope consulting for both new and existing buildings. They will support project execution by coordinating project tasks, contributing technical expertise, collaborating with project teams, and maintaining positive client relationships. Responsibilities include helping manage project schedules and deliverables, assisting with mentoring junior staff, supporting business development activities, and ensuring high-quality technical work in client reports and deliverables.

This position will travel up to 25% outside the local area, dependent on project load.

Monday – Friday 8AM-6PM

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• Perform new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures
• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building enclosure
• Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
• Perform construction administration services, including mock‑up testing and shop drawing reviews, and conduct factory inspections and site visits.
• Perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Perform remediation design of building enclosures.
• Prepare professionally written technical reports.
• Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD or hand‑written techniques.
• Provide litigation support for projects involving all of the issues discussed above.
• Provide support to business development and sales including proposal writing, estimating, and client care meetings.
• Provide project administrative support including review of client and subcontractor invoices, hours detail/tracking, change order requests, resource allocation, and expense management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering and 3+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry
• We will also consider 7+ years’ experience in Building Enclosure consulting / industry in lieu of the bachelor’s degree
• Excellent technical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction.
• Experience in managing a range of small to large projects.
• Building Enclosure Project management experience.
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks (e.g. work from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, swing stages, roofs, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team.
• Ability to travel up to 25% outside local area, depending on local workload and project locations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

• Building enclosure commissioning experience and proficiency.
• Professional registration or ability to obtain registration within one year (e.g. AIA, NCARB, SE, PE).
• Field and technical experience with diverse building types and enclosure systems.
• Additional registration or…