Senior Consultant – Building and Construction

Job Description:

Senior Consultant

Intertek is searching for an Senior Consultant to join our Building & Construction team in Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Science Solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Manage consulting/commissioning service line
• Manage consulting/commissioning projects
• Assist in national/international business development, marketing and sales efforts regarding consulting and testing.
• Prepare proposals and develop new business promptly to support the business.
• Collaborate with Building Science Solutions Group and testing managers to source and share client contacts and leads.
• Project management activities including planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, execution, and reporting. Manage project managers, including technical and scope/budget aspects.
• Monitor contract requirements, invoicing, receivables, and maintain acceptable profit margins.
• Participate in training and management of building science staff to assist on consulting projects.
• Write and execute testing protocols for consulting and commissioning projects.
• Prepare complete construction document deliverables, along with Building Science Solutions staff, for new buildings and renovation / restoration projects.
• Develop practical remedial work recommendations and plans when working on existing building projects.
• Perform reviews of architectural and MEP drawings, specifications, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to building requirements.
• Prepare accurate and concise reports for assigned projects.
• Coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, consultants, owners, to incorporate recommendations into projects.
• Perform construction administration site visits to inspect construction; follow up with timely reports / punch lists.
• Procure equipment needed for on-site testing and analysis. Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained per manufacturer specs.
• Represent Intertek and contribute to knowledge base by teaching courses, giving lectures, and writing articles and technical papers.
• Consistent and professional interaction and communication with clients and project team.
• Local and overnight travel, as required for assigned projects and tasks, could be frequent.
• Maintain enough workload/backlog to meet target staff utilization rates.
• Provide technical assistance to our labs as needed.

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What it takes to be successful in this role:

• 15+ years’ experience in consulting, preferred
• BS in engineering/architecture, or other related degree, preferred
• Strong knowledge of test methods and standards
• Strong knowledge of the construction process
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Ability to perform office tasks and physical labor tasks
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Ability to manage projects and internal project team on all sizes of projects
• Ability to perform work from ladders, boom-lifts, roof levels, etc.
• Extensive technical competence and ability to effectively communicate with clients, designers, contractors, and coworkers, both in writing and orally
• Ability to develop and maintain good rapport with clients, designers, contractors, etc.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to meet changing and strict deadlines
• Experience with managing staff, both technical and administrative.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time or more
• Sound computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCad)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about and .

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our .

What we have to offer:
When , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that are our strongest tool for success. We are an and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

About Us: Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

About the Team: The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

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