We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Roof Consultant to our multi-disciplinary consulting team. The individual will perform field observations, roof assessments, cause of damage determinations, non-destructive testing and materials investigation relating to residential, commercial, institutional and industrial facilities. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on roofing systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and damage to roofing systems and components as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include catastrophes such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
Ability to investigate roof failures and identify causation.
Diagnose roofing system and assembly conditions and develop scopes of repair.
Ability to develop roof repair/replacement cost estimates, desirable.
Communicate with Clients, interface with Code Officials and Contractors to address construction issues and provide detailed reports.
Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
Retention and development of Client relationships.
Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education and Experience requirements:

10 years plus of experience in roofing for new and existing structures including investigation, design, testing and/or installation.
Understanding of building systems with various roofing systems for commercial, industrial, single- and multi-family, high-rise buildings and structures.
Understanding of roofing details including but not limited to, flashing, interfaces with adjacent building systems, and roofing systems.
Experience with low-slope roofs including built-up roofing systems (BUR), metal panel roofing systems, polymer-modified bitumen sheet membranes, thermoplastic and thermoset single-ply membranes, and spray polyurethane foam-based roof systems.
Experience with steep-slope roofs including asphalt shingles, clay and concrete tile, metal panel and tile roofing systems, slate, wood shakes and shingles, and synthetic roofs.
Experience in roof testing including infrared, nuclear, or electrical capacitance surveys; core sampling; ASTM procedures; and gravimetric analysis.
Experience with utilizing third-party laboratories for analysis of roof samples for roofing system and assembly failure determination, desirable.
Membership with IIBEC (formerly RCI, Inc.) a plus along with Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) or Registered Roof Observer (RRO) status preferred.
Knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices for roofing systems.
Knowledge of standard construction practices.
Field experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation or Arbitration proceedings, a plus.

Compensation: $90k – $150k. MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

MKA International, Inc.

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