Subject Matter Expert â Whole Building Airtightness Pressure Testing
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Subject Matter Expert Whole Building Airtightness Pressure Testing Boston MA
Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking aSubject Matter Expert (SME) for Whole Building Air Tightness Testing (WBAT)also known as a blower door testto join our Building Science Solutions team. This position is located in our Boston MA office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the building sciences and building enclosure industry!
Interteks 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. Interteks project-related assurance testing inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partners you need to ensure the reliability safety and performance of your new developments existing assets and facilities.
Interteks Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on Acoustical Testing Consulting and Noise Assessments Building Enclosure Consulting Commissioning and Field Performance Testing for New Construction and Retrofit Projects; Forensic Services and Investigations; Insurance Services; Due Diligence Services Property Resilience Assessments; Sustainability Consulting and Energy Services; and Building Enclosure Assurance Consulting and Testing Services.
What are we looking for
As the WBAT SME the primary responsibility is to ensure Interteks BSS is a visible leader in our Air Barrier and Whole Building Airtightness Testing services. This will include developing and managing staff training and mentoring programs (for all levels) technical standardization industry association involvement and leadership preparing technical publications attending industry events etc. This role will also work with our senior level consultants in the BECx and BE consulting service lines for discipline development. This position will travel 25-50% of the time.
Shift/Schedule:Full-time Core Business Hours
What youll do:
- Collaborate with the existing WBAT SMEs to build expand and manage a national level training program for the Building Science Solutions group primarily focused on Air Barrier and Whole Building Airtightness Testing our staff is properly trained and supported in technical matters and processes. Overall training should encompass training entry-level mid-level and highly experienced consultants in Air Barrier and Whole Building Airtightness Testing services including technical information and consulting processes as well as managerial and leadership topics
- Perform virtual and regional in-person training sessions for staff. Program will include group-wide knowledge sharing sessions and smaller group-focused seminars
- Lead and perform WBAT projects on medium to large sized projects
- Lead and collaborate with BSS Technical Director and Senior Consultants to develop training sessions SOPs as well as standardization for work product and processes
- Collaborate with Building Science Solutions operating unit managers to determine site-specific training needs
- Lead the development and yearly updates of internal technical resources including libraries internal and external resources
- Identify internal skills gaps within the Building Science Solutions practice and opportunities for innovation within the industry
- Collaborate with staff on project-specific technical items
- Provide building enclosure consulting commissioning and design and construction administrative services for new building projects
- Provide building enclosure investigations and assessments for existing builds and provide remedial repair designs and construction administrative services when requested
- Prepare proposals for potential new work
- Assisting in meeting local profit center and BSS group financial goals
- Prepare professionally written deliverables including proposals technical report design reviews etc
- Assist with developing business and clients in the local area and assisting with national larger pursuits outside of the local area
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:
- 10 years experience primarily focused on Air Barrier & Whole Building Airtightness Testing (Blower Door Testing)
- Project management experience for a full range of project types
- Extensive technical knowledge of all aspects of theAir Barrier and Whole Building Airtightness Testing services
- Experience with preparing scope and fee proposals for potential projects
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet changing and strict deadlines
- Complete understanding of Air Barrier and Whole Building Airtightness Testing standards including but not limited toASTM E1186 ASTM E1827 ASTM E779 ASTM E3158 ISO 6781 ASTM E2178 ASTM E2357 ASTM 1060 ABAA master guide specifications IECC ASHRAE 90.1 USACE Air Leakage Test Protocol for Building Envelopes v3 ISO 9972 etc
- Certified Level II Thermographer minimum
- Experience performing guarded testing
- Experience performing blower door-assisted theatrical fog air leakage diagnostics
- Experience performing intra-zonal differential pressure air leakage diagnostics
- Familiarity with LEED Well Building PHIUS MA Stretch Code etc. programs
- Sound computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite Bluebeam FanTestic and TECLOG4)
- Must be willing to travel 25-50% of the time as business needs dictate
- Valid Drivers License and reliable driving record
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- BS in engineering/architecture or other related degree
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect
- ABAA Certified Air Barrier Specialist
- ABAA Level II Blower Door Certification
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Employment Type
Full-Time
