Building Envelope Commissioning Manager
6 days ago
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
LF Driscoll
Full-time
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Job Description
Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) Manager Position Summary LF Driscoll Construction Management is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) Manage to lead the commissioning, quality assurance, and performance verification of buildingenclosuresystemsoncomplexhealthcare,lifesciences,missioncritical,highereducation,commercial,and institutional projects. The Building Envelope Commissioning Manager will serve as LF Driscoll's subject matter expert for the building enclosure and will be responsible for ensuring that the building envelope is designed, constructed, tested, and documentedtomeettheOwner'sProjectRequirements(OPR),BasisofDesign(BOD),applicablecodes,industry standards, and long-term performance expectations. Thispositionwillcollaboratecloselywithprojectteams,designprofessionals,specialtyconsultants,subcontractors, owners, and facility representatives to help deliver durable, energy-efficient, air-tight, and water-tight buildings with zero in-place defects. Position Objective TheprimaryobjectiveoftheBuildingEnvelopeCommissioningAgentistoensurethateveryLFDriscollproject delivers a durable, energy-efficient, weather-tight, and maintainable building enclosure by applying proactive quality assurance, commissioning, and performance verification processes throughout design, construction, turnover, and warranty phases. Thisrolehelpsreducerisk,preventwaterintrusion,improvebuildingperformance,andenhancelong-termowner satisfaction while supporting LF Driscoll's commitment to quality excellence and operational integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction Phase Construction Phase
• Participateindesignreviewsfocusedonconstructability,durability,maintainability,andenclosure performance.
• Reviewbuildingenclosuresystems including:
• Exterior wall assemblies
• Curtainwall systems
• Window systems
• Roofing systems
• Waterproofing systems
• Air and vapor barriers
• Thermal insulation assemblies
• Expansion joints and sealants
• Evaluatecontinuityofair,water,thermal,andmoisturecontrol layers.
• Verifydetailsaddressingtransitionsbetweenenvelope systems.
• Participateinriskassessmentsandidentifybuildingenvelopeperformance concerns.
• Manageproject-specificBuildingEnvelopeCommissioningPlansandcoordinatewithOwners BECx.
• Supportpreconstructionmeetingsandtradecoordination discussions.
• Assistindevelopmentofmock-up,testing,andinspection requirements.
• Reviewsubmittalsandshopdrawingsforconformancewithproject requirements.
• Conductsiteinspectionsandfieldobservationsofenvelope installations.
• Verifyinstallationcompliancewithcontractdocuments,manufacturers'requirements,andapprovedshop drawings.
• Leadpre-installationmeetingsforbuildingenclosure trades.
• Monitorconstructionsequencingimpactingenclosure integrity.
• Coordinatequalityassuranceinspectionsandtesting activities.
• Maintaindetailedobservation reports.
• Identifydeficienciesandcollaboratewithprojectteamstodevelopcorrective actions.
• Facilitatequalitywalkswithowners,architects,engineers,andfacility representatives.
• Trackandverifycompletionofbuildingenvelopepunchlist items.
• SupportimplementationofLFDriscoll'squalitymanagementinitiativesand"ZeroInPlaceDefects" philosophy. Testing & Performance Verification
• Developandoverseebuildingenclosuretesting programs.
• Coordinateand witness:
• Water infiltration testing
• Air leakage testing
• Whole-building air barrier testing
• Infrared thermography
• Adhesion testing
• Chamber testing
• Roof flood testing
• Electronic leak detection
• Moisture surveys
• Review test results and recommend corrective actions
• Verify successful remediation and retesting when required
• Maintain testing records and commissioning logs
• Reviewtestresultsandrecommendcorrective actions.
• Verifysuccessfulremediationandretestingwhen required.
• Maintaintestingrecordsandcommissioning logs. Qualifications Education
• Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineering,Architecture,ConstructionManagement,BuildingScience,or related field preferred. Experience
• 5-10+yearsofexperienceinoneormoreofthe following:
• Building enclosure consulting
• Construction management
• Envelope commissioning
• Roofing consulting
• Waterproofing consulting
• Curtainwall and facade systems
• Experienceonhealthcare,laboratory,pharmaceutical,highereducation,ormission-criticalprojects preferred.
About Us
Founded over nine decades ago, LF Driscoll manages the construction of projects located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York; delivering projects of all sizes and types ranging from $50,000 to over $1.5 billion dollars. We provide services under a variety of contract methods, including CM at Risk, CM Agency, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Design/Build for new core/shell, renovations/additions, interior fit-outs, and infrastructure construction projects. Our growth has stemmed from our reputation for understanding and satisfying our clients’ needs with transparency, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence. In 2017, Philadelphia-based LF Driscoll (LFD) founded LF Driscoll Healthcare (LFDH) to specifically service healthcare clients located in New York and New Jersey. LFD and LFDH work closely together to service our clients across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com. EEO statement: LF Driscoll is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics.