Careers at
C. B. Goldsmith and Associates

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations to determine the cause and origin of failures, damages, and defects for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings due to a wide range of perils.
• Prepare scopes for remediation and/or design documents for repair of existing structures.
• Perform evaluations of existing buildings and review construction documents for new buildings to determine code conformance.
• Review information to investigate the standards of care pertaining to various participants during the design and construction of building projects.
• Prepare clear, concise, cohesive, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Communicate regularly and directly with a variety of clients; Manage concurrent projects with varying sizes, scopes, client types, and durations.
• Provide deposition, mediation, arbitration and/or trial testimony.

Position Requirements:

• Strong command of fundamental building envelope principals, such as role of the water resistant barrier, proper window/door flashing, proper roof/wall flashing, etc.
• Working knowledge of building codes and ability to conduct independent research of codes, standards, and other technical references.
• Knowledge or experience with the creation of construction documents, contracts, ASI’s, RFI’s, Contractor Request for Payments, punch lists, Substantial Completion forms, etc.
• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the various participants in the construction process; including the architect, the contractor, the consultants, the subcontractors, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and the desire and ability to tackle complex problems.
• The ability to clearly communicate architectural issues, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Desire and ability to multi-task.
• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries from peers and clients, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and travel. Travel is a requirement of the position, occasionally with little advance notice.
• Desire to continually develop and refine technical knowledge through targeted continuing education.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Architecture or Engineering degree required.
• Master of Architecture or MS Engineering degree a plus.
• Active architectural or PE license required;
• Five to ten years of architectural/engineering design experience preferred; candidates with less will be considered.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare scope or work for remediation and/or repair of existing structures.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications.
• Participate in the construction administration of projects.
• Prepare, coordinate and review schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Communicate regularly and directly with a variety of clients.
• Manage concurrent projects with varying sizes, scopes, client types, and durations.

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of building codes and ability to conduct independent research of codes, standards, and other technical references.
• Knowledge or experience with the creation of construction documents, contracts, ASI’s, RFI’s, Contractor Request for Payments, punch lists, Substantial Completion forms, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and the desire and ability to tackle complex problems.
• The ability to clearly communicate architectural issues, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries from peers and clients, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and travel. Travel is a requirement of the position, occasionally with little advance notice.
• Desire to continually develop and refine technical knowledge through targeted continuing education.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Possess strong hand drafting skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

Required Experience:

• Florida Registered Architect.
• Licensure in other states acceptable with NCARB certification.
• Five to ten years of architectural design experience preferred. Candidates with less will be considered.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for roofing and waterproofing consultation, design and forensic assignments.
• Prepare test reports and construction monitoring related to the repair of existing buildings for a wide variety of projects and clients.
• Assist with building and materials investigations and assessments, documenting observed conditions during construction.
• Assist with new design consulting and peer reviews of plans and specifications for building enclosures.
• Perform initial review of architectural drawings, shop drawings and submittals pertaining to the building enclosure.
• Assist with/perform field performance testing and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building elements.
• Assist with construction administration services, including mock-up testing and shop drawing reviews, and conduct factory inspections and site visits.
• Assist with/perform forensic investigations and documentation of existing conditions including wall claddings, windows, curtain wall systems, roofs, skylights, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Assist with remediation design of building enclosures.
• Prepare professionally written technical reports.
• Prepare sketches and details using AutoCAD or hand-written techniques.
• Litigation support for projects involving all of the issues discussed above.

Position Requirements:

• Strong command of fundamental building enclosure principals, such as role of the water resistant barrier, proper window/door flashing, proper roof/wall flashing, etc.
• Working knowledge of building codes and ability to conduct independent research of codes, standards, and other technical references.
• Knowledge or experience with the creation of construction documents, contracts, ASI’s, RFI’s, Contractor Request for Payments, punch lists, Substantial Completion forms, etc.
• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the various participants in the construction process; including the architect, the contractor, the consultants, the subcontractors, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and the desire and ability to tackle complex problems.
• The ability to clearly communicate architectural issues, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries from peers and clients, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Desire and ability to multi-task.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and travel. Travel is a requirement of the position, occasionally with little advance notice.
• Desire to continually develop and refine technical knowledge through targeted continuing education.
• General understanding of the building enclosure commissioning process.
• Knowledge on the operation and use of infrared cameras.
• Knowledge of ASTM & AAMA moisture intrusion testing procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Active architectural or PE license preferred.
• Minimum five years of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope industry experience required.
• Professional certifications a plus (e.g. CDT, CCS, LEED AP, RRO, RRC, RWC, REWC, REWO, RBEC, etc.)

Position Responsibilities:

• Verification that specified materials are stored in compliance with contract documents.
• Regular observation of the contractor’s work to ensure proper application procedures are followed and are in accordance with the contract documents.
• Document and report unforeseen conditions and deviations.
• Author field condition reports and progress reports.
• Photograph project application and progress.
• Maintain daily project journal.

Position Requirements:

• Registered Roof Observer (RRO) preferred.
• 5+ years of QAO experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of roofing design, construction and reporting practices.
• Computer skills including Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Suite and Dropbox preferred.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Detail oriented.
• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries from peers and clients, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule and travel. Travel is a requirement of the position, occasionally with little advance notice.

Position Responsibilities:

• Produce working drawings, such as site plans, roof/floor plans, building sections, and exterior elevations.
• Research codes and other standards as necessary for compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of studies and reports.
• Assist with onsite observation of work during C.A. to monitor compliance with Contract Documents.
• Periodically courier documents locally, as necessary.
• Organize and maintain project files.

Position Requirements:

• Strong work ethis.
• Strong analytical skills and the desire and ability to tackle complex problems.
• The ability to clearly communicate architectural issues, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries from managament, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
• Desire to continually develop and refine technical knowledge through targeted continuing education.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Possess strong hand drafting skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.

Required Experience:

• Associate, Bachelor or Masters in Architecture degree.
• Prior office experience preferred, but not required.