Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States.
Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more.
We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety.
We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.
NOVA Engineering is seeking a Registered Roof Observer (RRO) in our Kennesaw, GA office.
Primary duties will include:
Conduct visual building enclosure system surveys, moisture surveys, pre-design surveys and property condition assessments.Performance of forensic evaluations and investigations on building enclosure and roof components suffering performance issues and suspected of failing.Performance of field testing of roofing, waterproofing, window and curtainwall systems and other building components on new construction and existing facilities.
Testing is generally in accordance with various ASTM, AAMA, TAS and ANSI standards.Review of construction documents including architectural drawings, shop drawings, submittals relative to the building enclosure.Occasional performance of quality assurance site inspections relative to building enclosure and roof components to verify conformance with construction documents, manufacturer and industry standards.Preparation of technical reports documenting investigative results, testing and observations performed.Some occasional in-state and out of state overnight travel.We anticipate the position being a 50/50 split between office and field time.
Qualifications:
5+ years consulting experience in one of the following: Building Enclosure, Structures or Property Condition AssessmentsRegistered Roof Observer Certification is requiredExperience with building enclosure systems such as wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs and waterproofing.Certified in operation of boom lifts or willingness to become certified85+% Field AssignmentsTechnical knowledge of building constructionAdept at reading and understanding plans & specificationsGood communication and writing skills.Valid driver's license with the ability to pass a background check and MVR report
Check out our Perks:
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and visionOpportunity for professional growth and advancementCertification reimbursementPaid time offCompany–observed paid holidaysCompany paid life insurance for employee, spouse and childrenCompany paid short term disability coverageOther supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions Wellness program with incentivesEmployee Assistance Program
NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Nova
Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond.
Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors.
NOVA's facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection.
We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing.
NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.