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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Building Enclosure Associate | 5+ Years

Honolulu, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a Building Enclosure Associate with over 5 years of industry experience to join their team in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role focuses on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and project management for building performance and enclosure detailing projects.

ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Liz LaCrosse

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction administration, including documenting distress, performance evaluation, diagnostic field testing, collecting data and samples, and troubleshooting details

Analyze field data, proactively seek out resources, and research modern and historic construction documents, codes, guidelines, and industry practices to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design

Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packets, construction documents, repair design details (developed by hand and in CAD), and project specifications

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day success of multiple projects under the guidance of licensed professionals, including interfacing with clients, contractors, and project teams, acting as the primary point of contact for projects when appropriate

Qualification

Building enclosure systemsForensic investigationsConstruction administrationLicensure as RAPEProject managementTechnical communicationTeam player mindset

Required

Five or more years of relevant industry experience, with a demonstrated interest in the detailing, construction, investigation, and restoration of various contemporary and historic structures, building enclosure systems (e.g., roofing, waterproofing, facades), and construction materials; and a foundational understanding of the principles of heat, air, and moisture control within building envelope materials, assemblies, and their interfaces; prior experience in the Hawaiian market preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, or a related field

Demonstrated progress towards attaining relevant licensure/certifications appropriate for experience level; licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Hawaii a plus

Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Proactive team player mindset with a willingness to take on various responsibilities and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

Time off to care for yourself and others

Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Company

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.

Founded in 1956

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.wje.com/

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