Senior Associate NY Building Env Group presso CTLGroup

Senior Associate (NY Engineer or Architect for Building Envelope Group)

Salary Range: $175,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

About the job:

We are seeking a senior-level manager to join our Building Envelope team in New York City. The ideal candidate has a passion for delivering high-caliber work, enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring both colleagues and clients in our industry, and boundless curiosity to build a better mousetrap (enjoys using technology, thought, or creativity to improve on previous solutions).  Energy and circularity will be transforming the way building envelopes are manufactured, designed, and constructed over the next decade. This is your opportunity to be a leader of a team that will teach, test, learn, and deliver the next generation of building envelope designs, repairs, reuse, and investigative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the implementation of planned initiatives that support CTLGroup and the Building Envelope group's strategic direction, which may include technical, project management, business development, or a variety of other company-wide opportunities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to teams, ensuring to foster a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and creative solutions are supported.

• Assist with finding, interviewing, hiring, and developing staff through mentorship and providing ongoing feedback.

• Proactively perform Client outreach by leveraging existing client relationships. Work with the CTLGroup business development and marketing teams to prepare and review proposals.
• Apply architectural engineering first principles and analytical methods to determine the causes of building envelope problems, including the root causes of air infiltration, water infiltration, condensation, thermal radiation, and solar radiation.
• Work with CTLGroup colleagues to implement standard operating procedures.Create an atmosphere where incremental improvements can be suggested and implemented for continuous learning and enhancement.
• Oversee the quality of work on a personal level.Implement the CTLGroup quality assurance standards within the building envelope group.
• Support expert witness projects, as needed. Prepare and participate in depositions, as required.
• Manage and oversee projects, ensuring deadlines and budget constraints are met.
• Stay abreast of advancements in building envelope systems, energy codes, materials science, and forensic analysis.
• Experience with FGIA, AAMA, and ASTM exterior wall pre-qualification requirements for a variety of materials and systems.Track record overseeing visible mock-ups and Performance mock-ups.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and collaborative arrangements within the Architectural/Engineering/Construction/Building Management community and other organizations to help achieve the goals of CTLGroup.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Structural Engineering required; an Advanced degree (MS / PhD) is an asset.
• Experience: 11+ years of project experience in building envelope design, repair, and investigation.  5+ years of experience in the New York market.  2+ years managing direct reports.
• Licensure: Professional licensure is a requirement, either a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York, or a Registered Architect (RA) in the State of New York, with both licenses an asset.  
• Certifications (For NY candidates only): Experience with NYC Local Law 11 Facade Inspection Safety Program.  Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) designation from the New York City Department of Buildings or ability to obtain QEWI within 12 months of start.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  (Be willing to provide examples within the interview process) Expresses a passion for working on challenging building envelopes (either forensic investigations of exterior wall systems or working with design architects on custom-designed / high-performing exterior wall systems.  Both are assets.)
• Project Management: Experience managing budgets and schedules, and leading projects that require multiple disciplines to achieve the project goals.
• Business Development: Track record of clients who are satisfied with project delivery (at least three references will be required). Fluent in proposal writing.

Physical and Travel Demands

• Position may require some work to be completed in a field or laboratory environment, including work from heights or in confined spaces.
• Enjoy up to 20%+ of the time in the field mentoring staff on building envelope existing conditions.
• Up to 15% travel at times may be required at times for this position.

Who we are:

We are CTLGroup, a team of engineers, architects, scientists, and consultants who are seasoned technical experts possessing unparalleled experience, knowledge, and testing proficiency in structures and materials. Our integrated team is backed by one of the most sophisticated commercial structural and building materials laboratories in the United States. Whether providing technical consultation, conducting laboratory studies, performing failure investigations, or offering expert testimony, we aim to solve our clients' problems and assist in achieving their objectives. Beyond delivering mere data, our team provides a foundation of confidence upon which our clients can build.

*This job description describes the general nature of the position.  The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job. CTLGroup provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.