Building Envelope Designer / Technician

BUILDING ENVELOPE SCIENCES – DESIGNER/TECHNICIAN

Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects, Inc. is currently hiring an entry level Designer/Technician for our Building Envelope Sciences (BES) Division. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of related experience in building envelope systems, or recent graduates in a related area of study with the following minimum requirements:

Experience:               

• Professional staff member with Architectural, Engineering or Building Envelope industry experience.  Familiarity with various construction types and systems on both new and existing buildings.
• Report writing and documenting field conditions.
• Drafting including construction details in AutoCAD/Revit.
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, applicable construction related experience or similar.   EIT or other Building Envelope credentials preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable Building Envelope codes (MSBC, IBC) and standards (NRCA, FM, BIA, ASTM, AAMA, etc.)

Responsibilities:        

• Assists in performing Building Envelope Studies including on-site review and preparation of technical reports.
• Assists in performing forensic testing of Building Envelope Components such as water testing, air infiltration testing, air/vapor barrier testing, infrared scanning.
• Assists in preparing Design Documents (SD/DD/CD) including plans, elevations, detail drawings and specifications suitable for contractor pricing, bidding and permitting.
• Assists with material quantity estimates and preliminary construction cost estimates.
• Assists with Construction Administration tasks including Construction Site Visits and associated reports, Submittal Review, RFI and Change Order review and correspondence.
• Conduct Reference checks. 
• Reports to BES Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

Attributes:

• Thoughtful, problem solver with an introductory understanding of Building Envelope Systems.
• Independent learner, organized, punctual. 
• Focus on quality, integrity and dependability.
  Assists on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Clear and concise communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Skilled with AutoCAD/Revit and Microsoft Office.
• Basic understanding of construction detailing for new and existing construction.
• Participate in Professional interaction with Clients and Contractors.
• Receptive to mentoring by BES team members in project organization, technical knowledge, etc.
• Has own transportation to travel to project sites and meetings (mileage is a reimbursable expense).
• Willing to safely work from roofs, aerial lifts, staging.  All safety equipment will be supplied by GRLA, and applicant will attend virtual class to receive OSHA 10 Certification in on-site safety procedures.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift and carry up to 50 lbs of tools and equipment if necessary.
• Able to work flexible hours based on project/office needs.  There are times when visits to a project site are scheduled for early morning or later in the day.