Building Envelope Director

Who We Are

For over two decades, The Falcon Group’s mission has been to understand our client’s variety of needs, while keeping to their anticipated budget and exceeding their desired results. The Falcon Group’s services include Architectural Services and Civil, Structural, Construction & MEP Engineering Services, and much more.

The Team

Here at The Falcon Group, with 80 experts, we have made it our mission to deliver exceptional customer service to our diverse client base (multifamily, industrial, commercial, and retail buildings, insurance industry, hospitality & healthcare).

With 11 offices across the East Coast, and licensed in NJ, PA, NY, DC, DE, CT, FL, and MD, the firm is rapidly growing, so we are always looking to recruit talented professionals. Whether you are looking to hone your craft or pick up new skills and specialties, The Falcon Group is a team to support your professional and personal growth.

Job Summary

Immediate Opening in our Jersey City office for the Building Envelope Director a minimum 7 years’ experience in Building Envelope restoration projects, historic preservation projects, investigations and assessments of building system deficiencies, site condition assessment and construction documents.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Business development, which involves attendance at marketing functions, business dinners/ events, and cross marketing with other offices.
• Maintains and develops client relations for new and larger established existing customers, assuring all existing customers are contacted regularly to ensure customer satisfaction and develop need-based marketing relations.
• Ensures adherence to project, project plans, and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Assists the Principals / Executive Vice Presidents with communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares proposals, track project budgets and review internal invoices before issuing to clients.
• Reviews of all reports, letters, bids, specifications, construction drawings, exhibits, etc. written by staff.
• Delegates project work to Engineers, Architects, Project Managers & Project Associates.
• Reviews drawings plans and specifications.
• Verifies schedules, ensures adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Reviews and approves change orders.
• Conducts on-site inspections, documents existing conditions, and performs field testing, photographing, the creation of hand sketches and observe work in progress.
• Maintains organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and filed appropriately.
• Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractor etc.
• Prepares investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of NJ local laws, local and state building codes, and ability to apply to work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management related field. 

Work Experience

• 7 years’ experience required in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management or combination of education and experience.
• Experience work with mid-rise and high-rise buildings required.

Licenses and Certifications

• OSHA 10 hour certified preferred, otherwise must complete within three months from date of hire, fees covered by Company.
• Professional Engineering/Registered Architect licenses required.

Skills

• Excellent management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to attend client meetings and events, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to work individually or with team members and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects required.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to manage time and within project budgets.

Physical Demands

• Ability to:
  • Lift/ Carry up to 40 lbs. (ladders, hammers, harness equipment, etc.).
  • Safely work at heights.
    • Work on suspended scaffolding on the exterior of the building high above ground (secured and protected).
  • Safely use and/or operate ladders, lifts, and other access equipment.

Employee Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, professional work environments and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, where we pay a portion of the premiums.
• Supplement Insurance Options- Life, AD&D, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Allstate
• 401K- A retirement program where we provide a match up to 3%.
• We offer Paid Holidays, Paid sick time and Vacation days.
• Fully Company funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Licensing Assistance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement/ discounts 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workers Compensation

We are not offering re-location for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled