Roof Design Consultant

Mantis Innovation is a leading facility performance consultant and project delivery engine that delivers smart, sustainable solutions that improve facility performance and unlock operational efficiencies. We serve over 70% of what a building owner/operator spends on their buildings inside and out, including the building envelope, pavements, mechanical systems, lighting, energy procurement, and technology ecosystem. Our company delivers custom outcomes for our clients that reduce operating costs, flatten capital spending, reduce carbon emissions, and drive sustainability ambition.

• Are you an expert at determining high quality and cost effective commercial roof designs for any type of facility?
• Have you built your roof consulting career through experience and not just a textbook?
• Do you have a solution based approach when working with clients?
  
  

If you said yes to any of these, we want to hear from you!

General Purpose

This position is responsible for high quality/high performance design specifications delivery which meets or exceeds the requirements of the contract agreement between Mantis and the client in a professional, safe, and financially viable manner. Collaborates with multiple internal teams to provide projects estimations that serve multiple clients. Meets all internal and industry design standards and upholds professional and legal requirements for performing the work assigned.

Roofing and Building Envelope Design

• Prepare roof design plans, technical specifications, bid documents, drawings and specific construction details
• Make recommendations for and develop viable approaches to total roof management based on roof inspections/assessments.
• Prepare cost estimates for repair, restoration, maintenance and roof replacement for both individual buildings and multi building portfolios.
• Interface with architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, property management, operating engineers, environmental consultants, client project management team, client security, and client technology teams.
• Maintain a solid roofing knowledge to review data and establish “best practice” courses of action for current and future roofing needs.
• Creates and executes project and delivery schedules and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Manage multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, and financial closeout.
• Manage project safety under Mantis Innovation’s documented safety protocol, OSHA and customer requirements
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, project meetings, and client interfacing activities
• Work with client to understand what outcomes client is expecting and be the liaison between Mantis project team and Client team ensuring accurate execution of plan resulting in delivering desired outcomes.
• Prepares for and leads engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Travel as required up to 25%
  
  

Specification Writing and Estimating

• Conduct comprehensive building envelope assessments to ascertain quality of existing conditions and provide solutions to roofing and building envelope applications based on Owner requirements
• Prepare bid documents, technical specifications, and specific construction details
• Make recommendations for and develop viable approaches to total roof management based on roof inspections/assessments.
• Prepare cost estimates for repair, restoration, maintenance, and roof replacement for both individual buildings and multi building portfolios.
• Perform moisture surveys, roof drainage analysis, manufacturer’s warranty audits, pre-design surveys and prepare reports and manager wind uplift testing and evaluation studies.
• Engage in continuing education for the advancement of best practices in the industry.
• Conduct redline reviews and various reports using internal databases i.e. SpecLink, Mantis Perform, Raken, AutoCAD, etc.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial roof design experience (i.e. project management, estimating, spec writing, etc.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), or Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
• Project Management certification
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to providing value-based client service
• Ability to anticipate client needs and provide best expertise to address needs
• Client focused problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to deal with the unexpected
• Understanding of client problems/context, such as need to improve competitiveness
• Can-do approach - pragmatic but enthusiastic
• Ability to develop personal relationships with assigned clients
• Desire and aptitude to assume responsibility for client development
• Participate in and recognized in national/regional client organization associations and in professional circles
• Strong service/support orientation
• Ability to handle customer issues with sensitivity and efficiency
• Ability to handle technical roofing question
• Proven ability to interact effectively at all levels of an organization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical / problem-solving skills
• Works effectively with colleagues and staff by practicing respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving and honest communication
• Displays empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Builds trusting relationships acting with integrity, courtesy and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions
• Maintains proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials and meeting with others in area of responsibility
• Exceptional organizational skills
  
  

$80,000 - $115,000 a year

Pay range is flexible depending on experience

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of historically marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Mantis we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if this role has you excited but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to still apply!

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.