Senior Project Manager, Building Performance Analysis

Senior Project Manager, Building Performance Analysis – Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager - Building Performance Analysis to join our Building Science Solutions team in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building enclosure testing industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. 

Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects.

What are we looking for?

The Intertek Building Science Solutions Northeast Team is looking for a full-time Senior Project Manager in either New York City or Philadelphia to support projects nationally. The Senior Project Manager will assist senior team members and project manage their own small to medium-sized projects with oversight. The work will include building enclosure consulting for new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings, with an emphasis on energy, performance analysis and code compliance. 

The Senior Project Manager will maintain professional and client relationships with involvement in their field of technical expertise through varied professional associations, committee work, and industry involvement. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented and organized professional to join our growing office. This position will travel as business needs indicate. 

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM-5PM

What you’ll do:

• Perform compliant computer simulations following all associated standards and methods
• Perform energy modeling and calculation of energy use derived from HVAC, lighting, and building enclosure retrofits
• Perform energy audits for due diligence reporting
• Perform condensation and thermal and hygrothermal analysis to evaluate building enclosures for new construction and restoration projects
• Work within the Intertek BSS team to coordinate with Intertek’s thermal simulation department on technical matters and project assistance
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders for project work
• Assist with the strategic development of our consulting practice
• Prepare professionally written technical reports
• Assist with new design consulting and peer reviews for building enclosures
• Perform building enclosure review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals
• Assist with construction administration services, including shop drawing reviews, and site visits
• Assist with remediation design of building enclosures
• Prepare sketches and details of building enclosure components and assemblies
• Litigation support for projects involving building enclosures

Essential Skills:

• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and specifications
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of commonly modeled mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with energy modeling inputs, including model geometry creation and HVAC system modeling.
• Experience with eQuest, EnergyPlus or other energy simulation tools
• Experience with THERM, WUFI, Window and steady state analysis tools.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE 90.1, IECC and other state energy code compliance requirements and processes 
• Knowledge of energy audits and energy benchmarking of buildings 
• Experience in quantifying and graphically reporting of energy conservation measures.
• Experience in presenting analytical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Safety Training/Scaffold Certification.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit and three-dimensional modeling

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• 7+ year