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Project Specialist – New York City, New York
Join Our Dynamic Building Science Team
Are you passionate about ensuring the performance and safety of New York's most innovative building enclosure projects? Join Intertek's Building Science Solutions team as a Project Specialist, where you'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge building enclosure systems while building a versatile career in one of the industry's most respected quality assurance organizations.
About Intertek & This Opportunity
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized companies, is actively seeking a Project Specialist to join our Building & Construction Building Science Solutions (BSS) team in New York City!
Intertek's Building & Construction Group is comprised of industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative services and project solutions. Our project-related assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting services provide the risk management and quality assurance the industry needs to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of new building developments, existing assets, and facilities. Building Science Solutions (BSS) focuses on building enclosure consulting, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), and enclosure field performance testing for new construction, existing and retrofit projects.
What You'll Do
The Project Specialist will assist project managers and senior team leadership to ensure the success of our projects during various phases of design and construction. Your work will include new construction enclosure consulting and commissioning during design and construction phases, plus evaluation, investigation, and repairs for existing buildings.
Key Responsibilities:
- New Design & Existing Remediation
- Develop skills in understanding design documents for new construction and the preparation of sketches and details using AutoCAD and manual hand-drawn techniques
- Learn/assist with remediation of existing building enclosures
- Technical Documentation
- Prepare professionally written field reports and survey documents
- Develop skills in building enclosure reviews of architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals
- Forensic Investigation
- Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below-grade elements
- Field Testing & Inspection
- Perform/assist with field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building enclosure elements
- Conduct construction administration services and site visits
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, core business hours
Travel: 25%-70% (within and outside local area, depending on workloads and project locations)
Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. 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.
What We're Looking For
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Related Engineering, or Construction Management
- Experience:
- Preferred: 2 years of building enclosure consulting or enclosure commissioning experience
- Alternative: Relevant architecture, engineering, or construction management experience with demonstrated interest in building science may be considered (though direct experience in enclosure consulting is highly preferred over relevant experience)
- New graduates with strong academic performance and relevant internships are also encouraged to apply
- Technical Knowledge: Building construction, building enclosure systems and building science
- Field Experience: Construction administration, progress observation, and site inspection
- Certifications: Supported and suspended scaffolding certification required. 4-hour supported scaffold user and refresher certification, and 16-hour suspended scaffold user certification. Certifications shall be active and non-expired.
- Other Requirements:
- Valid driver's license with reliable driving record
- Fluency in English for safe and effective job performance
- Ability to travel frequently (25%-70% of time)
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D drafting and detail development)
- Understanding of building codes (NYC Building Code, IECC, ASHRAE standards preferred)
- Knowledge of waterproofing systems, curtain walls, and roofing assemblies
- Field testing equipment operation (water spray testing, blower door testing)
- Report writing and technical documentation
Professional Skills:
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently in team environments
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Consistent, professional interaction with clients and colleagues
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2 years of building enclosure consulting experience
- Degrees in Architecture or Engineering
- Direct experience working in the New York City area and Greater Metro Region
- Currently residing in one of the 5 boroughs or adjacent Metro Region.
- On a track to professional licensure in NY State; RA or PE
Physical Demands & Work Environment
This role requires physical capability to perform both office and field work:
- Mobility: Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and occasionally kneel and climb
- Field Work: Perform inspections from ladders, boom-lifts, scaffolds, and roofs
- Outdoor Conditions: Work outdoors in all seasons and safely work at elevated heights
- Vision: Close and far vision abilities required for detailed inspection work
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ready to Launch Your Career in Building Science?
Join us in ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of New York's built environment. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities in a dynamic, technically challenging field with one of the industry's most respected organizations.
To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you're passionate about building science and what unique perspective you'd bring to our team. Portfolio submissions welcome but not required.
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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