Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Associate with 10+ years of experience in existing building envelope design/field work. The work will include field investigations, envelopes assessment (walls, roofs, and below-grade waterproofing), analysis and design, interaction with clients, and other design and construction professionals.
The successful candidate will support the Boston Office Principals and work on a variety of challenging projects including new buildings, historical restoration, and renovation of existing buildings.
- Completes feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting site investigations; identifying and establishing performance standards; preparing construction documents and submittals.
- Organizes multiple design projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources.
- Verifies and supports construction by performing compliance inspections and tests; resolving construction problems; coordinating and conferring with construction and production contractors.
- Act as a primary technical point of contact with clients, subconsultants and other project team members.
- Direct contractors and testing companies during investigative test phase(s).
- Determine appropriate solutions within budgetary constraints.
- Develop comprehensive plans, details, and specifications for bidding (understanding of MA Public Bidding Laws is required).
- Oversee bidding process (both public and private).
- Construction administration, including field/ site visits and the ability to solve problems that may arise during construction.
- Support proposal efforts, develop project scopes and identify business opportunities.
- Support project controller with monthly billing review, approval/ disapproval of vendor invoices, budget, schedule, resource and job cost monitoring.
- Effectively communicate with Principals-in-Charge (PIC) regarding contract documents, change orders, contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing.
- Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing w PIC or Division leader approval
- Perform additional assignments as directed by your manager
Qualifications- Minimum BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering and MA professional registration required.
- Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in the industry
- Licensed PE or RA preferred
- Experience with Massachusetts Public Procurement Regulations
- Experienced with AutoCAD or Revit and computer aided design and project management platforms.
- Strong Oral and written communication skills required.
- Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
- Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report issues to management when necessary
- Strong service orientation
- Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment
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Job Type: Full-Time
