Senior Specialist

Overview

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LOCATION:

Washington, DC area

REPORTS TO:

Regional Director, U.S. East

Position Summary
The RDH Senior Building Science Specialist is a leadership role important to RDH’s growth in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area markets immediately, and opportunities along the East Coast. The role focuses on the development of building enclosure consulting for new and existing buildings in the eastern US region. It provides technical leadership in investigation, rehabilitation, and design of building enclosure systems on historic and contemporary structures, including waterproofing, air and water barriers, rain screen cladding, and fenestration systems.

The role supports growth of RDH’s presence in the US East region (markets east of the Mississippi River from Maine to Florida) and includes collaboration with other RDH offices and teams across the company in the US West Region and Canadian markets. The position involves leading projects, developing client relationships, identifying and responding to project opportunities and RFPs, and delivering building science services to clients with new and existing facilities, including forensics, litigation, and insurance.

• Work with US East team to grow and lead a team based in the New York City office, as Project Principal and Project Manager, to source and deliver services on projects within scope and budget. Manage overall project performance.
• Collaborate with Regional Director and leadership to source assistance from other offices and advise on timing of adding and selecting new resources.
• Assist clients and project team members including other consultants and contractors to ensure successful design and implementation of effective building enclosures.
• Review design drawings, specifications and construction-related submittals based on building science fundamentals and project performance criteria to provide input.
• Evaluate contractor performance and assist in achieving project deliverables and quality standards.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and colleagues regarding project status, site issues, project quality, and collaboration to resolve issues.
• Lead investigations and condition assessments to determine repair and renewal needs.
• Coordinate with project teams to prepare construction-related drawings, specifications, and reports for existing buildings.
• Contribute to company knowledge management and practice.
• Contribute to RDH’s reputation in the market and help build client base through appropriate business development activities.
• Develop team members to ensure growth of individuals and RDH.
• Local recruitment activities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or Applied Science is required
• Master’s degree in engineering or Applied Science, specializing in building science is preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in building science and engineering, with knowledge of architecture and construction with a focus on building enclosure systems
• Field experience and construction activity review experience
• Demonstrated business development experience
• Client facing experience particularly with developers, architects, building owners and other project team members
• Proven success leading new construction projects involving large and small buildings

Professional Registration

• Designation as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) required

Skills And Competencies

• Superior technical knowledge of building science, building enclosure design and construction
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and consultants
• Ability to gather and diagnose information, interpret data and drawings and assess conditions for multiple components
• Analytical problem-solving skills and strong investigative aptitude
• Proven team player who fosters teamwork and cooperation
• Fast learner with the ability to develop technical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication of complex technical information to staff, clients, and trades
• Ability to shift focus between changing priorities and strong project management capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentations
• Strong work ethic and willingness to assume responsibility
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Leadership potential within the industry

Our collaborative team fuels our mission of Making Buildings Better. We seek diversity in our teams and embrace inclusivity. We are committed to equity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in our employment practices.

Becoming a RDH Principal involves leadership and technical responsibilities across people, project leadership, technical leadership, service area leadership, and business development, with criteria including willingness to relocate, financial literacy, and commitment to RDH’s objectives.