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MKA International, Inc. · 6 months ago

Roof Consultant

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

MKA International, Inc. is seeking a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Roof Consultant to join their multi-disciplinary consulting team. The role involves performing field observations, roof assessments, and cause of damage determinations, while also engaging in client communication and project management.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

No H1B

Responsibilities

Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to roofing systems and components as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include catastrophes such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes

Ability to investigate roof failures and identify causation

Diagnose roofing system and assembly conditions and develop scopes of repair

Ability to develop roof repair/replacement cost estimates, desirable

Communicate with Clients, interface with Code Officials and Contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports

Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget

Retention and development of Client relationships

Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times

Qualification

Roofing system investigationFailure cause analysisTechnical report authoringRoof repair cost estimationBuilding codesField experienceLitigation support experienceMembership with IIBECConstruction practices knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

10 years plus of experience in roofing for new and existing structures including investigation, design, testing and/or installation

Understanding of building systems with various roofing systems for commercial, industrial, single- and multi-family, high-rise buildings and structures

Understanding of roofing details including but not limited to, flashing, interfaces with adjacent building systems, and roofing systems

Experience with low-slope roofs including built-up roofing systems (BUR), metal panel roofing systems, polymer-modified bitumen sheet membranes, thermoplastic and thermoset single-ply membranes, and spray polyurethane foam-based roof systems

Experience with steep-slope roofs including asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, metal panel and tile roofing systems, slate, wood shakes and shingles, and synthetic roofs

Experience in roof testing including infrared, nuclear, or electrical capacitance surveys; core sampling; ASTM procedures; and gravimetric analysis

Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices for roofing systems

Knowledge of standard construction practices

Field experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record