DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as Building Enclosure Commissioning Authority of record on assigned projects, owning technical quality and client communication from design through closeout. Develop enclosure commissioning plans, field testing protocols, and mock-up review programs, including air and water infiltration, adhesion, thermal, and related testing. Review enclosure design documents, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals for constructability, performance, and code compliance, and document review comments. Witness, evaluate, and report on field and laboratory testing of enclosure assemblies. Conduct field observations and quality assurance reviews of roofing, air/water/vapor barriers, curtain wall, glazing, waterproofing, and other enclosure assemblies. Identify enclosure deficiencies, document findings with supporting photographs and references, and track issues to resolution with design and construction teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of building enclosure assemblies, materials, detailing, sequencing, and common failure modes. Familiarity with enclosure commissioning standards and guidelines, including ASTM E2813, ASTM E2947, and NIBS Guideline 3.Knowledge of enclosure field and laboratory test methods, including ASTM E1105, ASTM E783, AAMA 501.2, and infrared thermography.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, building science, or a closely related field required. Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in building enclosure commissioning or construction administration on enclosure-intensive projects required. Equivalent combination of education and directly related building enclosure experience will be considered.
Preferred:
one or more of the following credentials: CBECxP (Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider), BECxP (Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider), or CxA+BE (Commissioning Authority + Building Enclosure).
