Architect - Northern California

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment, and help develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonuses, and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), financial support to maintain your applicable certifications/licensures, and opportunities for advancement!

Overview

Provides forensic consulting services requiring building and/or safety systems expertise for insurance, legal, commercial, and other clients. Requires a strong background and understanding of technical aspects of residential and commercial design, construction, operation and maintenance, building, life safety and property maintenance codes and ADA guidelines and their applications. This includes the ability to research the aforementioned codes including historic codes and municipal Code of Ordinances. A recognition and understanding of public and pedestrian safety, an understanding and application of slip resistance standards, and property owner/operator standards of care and strong understanding of human interaction with the built environment. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony. Manages multiple projects and has ability to work within legal and disclosure deadline requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs forensic assignments within the field of building and premises design and premises liability based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
• Performs on-site building systems evaluations and inspections to determine the cause and origin of failed, defective, damaged, and /or potential resultant damage due to building components and produces written forensic reports detailing the findings.
• Manages multiple projects. Coordinates with other support team members to produce client reports in timely manner.
• Ensures that procedures are being followed and checks on safety features of the project during the time it is being completed.
• Perform site inspection to assess pedestrian safety and compliance with applicable codes and safety standards. Uses many different equations, applications, and figures to ensure the proper procedural application.
• May serve as team leader or project manager. May be required to supervise and/or evaluate performance of associate team members.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
• Inspection sites may include but are not limited to residences, hospitality and retail buildings, including parking lots, swimming pools, recreation areas, exterior walkways and anywhere where people may gather and interact with the built environment.

Required Education and Certifications

• B.S. Architecture and/or Engineering degree or higher required with education in biomechanics, human factors engineering or a field of human safety as a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience individually or combined as a design professional in the technical design of building and/or safety systems.
• Registered Architect Certification required.
• Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT) a plus.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) a plus.
• OSHA certification a plus.
• Active participation in a technical committee related to human safety.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must have high level of analytical skills. Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Good report writing skills, ability to develop and commit to budgets, scopes, and deadlines are also required.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external), and work independently with good judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to clearly and coherently write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements

Physical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. Client's office, industrial, construction, and/or residential sites). Employee is frequently required to stand, walk on slope roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics and crawl under homes and tunnels, 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 sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

Overtime - This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status. Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch. There will be periods when overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

The Salary Range for this position is $165,000.00+ and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

Travel Requirements - This position requires up to 25% travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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