Rimkus

Principal Consultant- Building Envelope

Tampa, Florida, United States · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$195kDetected 9 days ago

Project ManagementResearchCommunicationMentoringWriting

About the role

At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team operates on a global scale with the advantage of local expertise.
What sets us apart is our forward-thinking approach.
We integrate carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability into everything we do helping clients not just meet today's needs but prepare for tomorrow's challenges.

Evaluate, assess, and design building envelope systems that improve resiliency against coastal hazards, including hurricanes, storm surge, flooding, wind-driven rain, salt-air exposure, and other extreme weather events.
Conduct building envelope assessments and forensic investigations related to moisture intrusion, corrosion, storm damage, and climate-related performance concerns.
Develop repair, rehabilitation, and resiliency strategies for existing buildings in coastal and high-wind regions.
Provide consulting services related to flood-resistant design, climate adaptation, durability, and long-term asset protection.
Review plans and specifications for compliance with applicable building codes, FEMA guidance, NFIP requirements, ASCE 7 wind-load requirements, ASCE 24 Flood Resistant Design and Construction standards, and coastal resilience best practices.
Partner with architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners to integrate resilient envelope solutions into new construction and renovation projects.
Research building histories and identify applicable code updates and compliance requirements.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including schedules, budgets, scopes, and deliverables.
Prepare technical reports, condition assessments, repair designs, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and change orders.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor for building envelope and resiliency matters.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in building envelope design, assessment, investigation, construction documentation, construction administration, or project management.
5+ years of experience leading and mentoring engineers and architects involved in building envelope assessment, testing, design, and construction oversight.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and critical thinking.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% for project assignments.
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.

Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with projects located in coastal, hurricane-prone, or high-wind regions.
Familiarity with FEMA flood-resilient construction guidance, NFIP requirements, ASCE 24, and related resilience standards.
At Rimkus, you'll work alongside industry-leading experts solving complex challenges that help protect buildings, infrastructure, and communities.
Employee is frequently required to stand, sit, climb ladders, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.
Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employee must be attentive, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking, and interacting with clients, preparing drawings and written reports.
Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company!
We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees.
Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that's shaping the future of the built environment-one smart, resilient solution at a time.

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