Would you like to join an award-winning Building Envelope team? GMS is one of the leading building envelope consultancy companies in New York City. We assist architects with façade-related technical systems, helping them turn their designs into real physical construction elements. Our daily tasks include:
- Reviewing drawings for design intent and constructability for all façade/envelope elements.
- Developing detailed façade drawings for architects during the Design Development and Construction phases.
- Preparing detailed reports about site conditions and construction progress for clients, architects, and contractors.
- Performing factory inspections of architectural precast, windows, and curtain walls at manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, or wherever our projects may take us!
- Helping owners and architects lower construction costs by creating more cost-effective ways to execute their designs.
With the guidance of experienced employees, new employees will be asked to assist in the field and the office, helping to oversee construction projects from start to finish. Team members will:
- Learn about all types of façades and envelope systems.
- Prepare detailed drawings with the assistance of other team members.
- Help to resolve issues in the field during construction.
- Ensure contractors are executing the design intent and meeting local codes.
- Create reports for the client to review and assess the performance of the contractor.
Candidates should have at least some of the following skills and traits:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
- Self-starter
- Organized
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam revu, Word, and PowerPoint
Our department is made up of architects and engineers with diverse building envelope experience, collaborating on such iconic NYC projects as:
- Google’s St. John’s Plaza and 150 Charles Street by Cookfox
- 35 Hudson Yards and 252 East 57th Street by SOM
- 130 Williams Street by David Adjaye
- 215 Chrystie and 160 Leroy by Herzog and de Meuron
- 11 Hoyt by Studio Gang
- 220 Central Park South and 520 Park Avenue by RAMSA
- 111 Murray and City Point 3 by Kohn Pedersen Fox
GMS encourages the professional growth of its staff. There are presently 11 Partners in the company, three of whom were hired directly after college. Our employee development and evaluation systems base our promotions on the performance, skills, and potential of the candidate.
GMS is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits including company-sponsored 401K and profit-sharing plans, and medical insurance.
Salary range $60,000 -$80,000, commensurate with education, experience and performance.
Please forward your resume and cover letter for consideration