Building specialist

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us? The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Building Enclosure Specialist to join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for 10 consecutive years! Working with us, you will:

• Work in specialized areas of technical design, evaluation and testing for exterior building enclosure systems: including roofs, walls, windows, curtain walls, skylights, and waterproofing
• Produce reports and studies such as condition assessments, forensic investigations, hygrothermal analysis, and site observation reports
• Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings, and design assignments to meet project requirements
• Performs construction administration tasks by responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches, and addenda, visiting construction sites to gather information and/or reviewing punch lists, and reviewing submittals
• Revises, reviews, and coordinates construction documents
• Communicates with project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
  

An ideal candidate has:

• 7 or more years of technical architectural experience, preferably in an Architectural or AE firm
• A Registered Architect or Engineer preferred
• Ability and interest in publishing and presenting within SmithGroup and professional organizations regarding our Studio practice areas
• An interest in new computational tools, modeling, and evaluation processes for energy efficient design
• Interested and/or experienced participating in field surveys, forensic investigations, and testing
• Able to investigate and evaluate new materials and technologies using an organized process
• Capable of working on multiple concurrent projects
• Comfortable working from heights and experienced being on active construction sites
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading and working in a team setting, communicating with others, customer satisfaction and technical excellence
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Revit programs
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to travel locally and nationally is required
• Involvement in local or national professional associations preferred
• Interest in building science, building enclosures, or building enclosure testing and experimentation
  

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions. If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact