Jobs and Careers
UN

Building Envelope Principal

Universal Engineering Sciences
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2023

About the role

Overview:   Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) has an opening in our Building Envelope Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope.
Company SummaryJoining Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) offers you the opportunity to excel at the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. We are a family of companies with revenue of $500M, quickly rising through organic and acquisition growth. We are made up of 6 regions that include nearly 20 companies within those regions: Florida, West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. UES is a family of almost 3,500 team members who operate in 75 locations in 20 states. Our values guide the way we work, make decisions and treat others, specifically our team members, customers, and the communities where we serve. We STRIVE for safety, teamwork, responsiveness, integrity, value and excellence.  At UES, you will collaborate with a team that places value in our collective vision, culture of community, and unwavering commitment to excellence. While being encouraged to promote innovative and creative ideas, you will be provided the support to bring those ideas to fruition. As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities for our current and future team members to learn and mentor for continued professional and personal development. Additionally, you can count on excellent benefits, a comprehensive PTO plan, uncapped career growth, and the best people in the industry.  You can learn more about our career opportunities here: https://universalengineering.com/careers/    Summary    Are you someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and being actively involved in the business? And, thrives in places where teamwork and great leaders are the foundation for your success?  This is the role for you! Contour Engineering a UES company has an opening in our Building Envelope Department. UES is a nationwide leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Building Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope. As the Building Envelope Principal, you will apply engineering principles, and concepts learned from previous experience and/or formal education. Plan and perform project management and engineering duties for design, construction administration, assessments, and investigations.

Ideal Candidate

  • Energetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.
  • Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.
  • Creative – Able to tell an engaging story with an expertise in technical writing and the ability to incorporate case studies and state-of-the-art graphics.
  • Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.
  • Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consulting and inspection of building envelope related services, including windows, fireproofing/firestopping, masonry, roofs, curtain walls, EIFS, and pre-cast concrete
  • Preparation of proposals and reports
  • Project Management, including estimating, billing, and budgeting
  • Business development; growing our client relationships
  • Manage project-specific revenues and expenses and Assume Profit & Loss responsibility on each project. Demonstrate a strong understanding of department finances.
  • Provide active participation in sales and business development activities, such as client relationship building, project pursuits, networking, and professional/technical organization involvement.
  • Ability and desire to provide creative and practical solutions to meet clients' needs and expectations.
  • Have Professional experience in commercial construction practices, techniques, and consulting services. Be familiar with ADA, OSHA, State & Local regulations, and the International Building Code (IBC)
  • Ability to produce and oversee the production of high-quality technical reports with limited outside technical guidance
  • Other duties may be assigned
  • Travel is approximately 40%

Qualifications

  • Licensed Architecture or Professional Engineer preferred
  • RRC or RRO Roofing Affiliation preferred
  • Roofing/Waterproofing manufacturing certifications preferred
  • <

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Universal Engineering Sciences

View company profile →