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Are you a highly self-motivated person with a “go-getter” mentality who believes anything worth doing is worth doing well? Do others describe you as a passionate leader who possesses a customer service attitude? Are you an analytical and creative thinker who enjoys seeing the whole vision of each project? Do you naturally take ownership and track details to completion?

Do you want to be a part of a growing team that has fun, celebrates achievements, and serves clients with a passion? We are technical, detailed and a little nerdy, but our ultimate goal is to bring help, hope and happiness to our clients that are facing financial burdens, safety concerns and the stress of living or working in buildings that need extensive repairs.

J2 is a fun, fast-paced environment of like-minded professionals looking to make a difference in building owners’ and managers’ lives by restoring their damaged buildings.

Core Values:

Help, Hope, and Happiness: We provide Help, Hope, and Happiness to stressed building owners
Leadership: Provide direction, communicate, and deliver. Continuously.
Team: We, not me. We are a Team. I can’t do my job unless you do yours.
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
Improvement: We improve ourselves as well as the lives of those we serve.
Hospitality: We are a service business. We have a good bedside manner and know how to deliver difficult news.
Clarity: We communicate to clarity in all forms to provide understanding and transparency.
Joy: Bring the joy! Show up, be present, and have fun.
Family: We appreciate and serve our work, home, and client families.

Apply today or share with a driven individual who wants to be a part of an awesome team!

Send your Resume and Cover Letter to our Hiring Team: HR@j2consultants.com.

No recruiters, please.

Design Associate – Building Envelope

Our Purpose: We provide Help, Hope, and Happiness to stressed building owners. We are Building Doctors. We diagnose, prescribe, and treat sick buildings. We know that unexpected or hidden building damage threatens your safety and your finances. Our team of professionals will diagnose the problem, prescribe the fix, and manage the treatment process to restore your safety and protect your investment.

Core Values:

Leadership: Provide direction, communicate, and deliver. Continuously.
Team: We, not me. We are a Team. I can’t do my job unless you do yours.
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
Improvement: We improve ourselves as well as the lives of those we serve.
Hospitality: We are a service business. We have a good bedside manner and know how to deliver difficult news.
Joy: Bring the joy! Show up, be present, and have fun.
Family: We appreciate and serve our work, home, and client families.

Our multi-disciplined team performs assessments of existing buildings to diagnose performance issues and the cause of leaks and structural damage. Next, we provide repair scopes and design documents to effectively repair buildings. Then, we provide bidding and pre-construction services, work closely with contractors, and provide contract administration to guide owners through the repair process. We specialize in residential and commercial building envelope work ranging from apartments and condominiums, commercial, to high end residential.

We collaborate. We laugh. We work hard every day. We are technical, detailed and a little nerdy, but our ultimate goal is to bring help, hope and happiness to our clients that are facing financial burdens, safety concerns and the stress of living or working in buildings that need extensive repairs.

Job Description

We are seeking a full time Design Associate to assist our existing staff of architects, engineers, and field inspectors during the repair process of buildings that are not performing properly. Nearly all our work relates to the assessment of the building enclosure and repairs caused from water damage.

Responsibilities:

Supports and communicates with the Client, Contractor and Project Manager to understand the needs of the project and how to document the necessary steps
Prepare construction documents including; cover sheet, roof plans, elevations, building sections and details
Review existing documents, site photos or visit site to determine site conditions and weatherproofing requirements
Prepare specifications for products used on projects
Prepare RFI’s, submittals, ASI’s and Addendums with the help and direction of Project Managers
Manages hourly goals and project budgets
Submit construction documents to the city for permitting and address any requested changes
Handle 4-8 projects at a time

Qualifications:

Proficient in AutoCAD. Experience in 3D modeling is a plus
Experience communicating over video conferencing technologies like Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Mandatory computer skills and fluent in MS Office and 365 applications
Positive attitude: motivation to learn; takes ownership in work product
Hands on construction experience is preferred (especially with building exteriors: siding, roofing, window installation, etc.)
Knowledge of wood framed construction assemblies
Knowledge, experience, or a desire to research and learn roofing, cladding and other exterior building assembly detailing
Knowledge and experience with assembling complete drawings sets for permit/construction, including site plan, building elevations, floor plans, sections, and details
Degree and/or license in architecture, engineering or related field is a plus

We offer a competitive benefit package including paid vacation, sick time, health insurance, 401k, performance-based bonus program and more. Salary depends on experience.

Compensation will be determined based on depth and experience within these requirements. Advancement opportunities are available and encouraged based on performance.

Licensed Architect

Our Purpose:

We provide Help, Hope, and Happiness to stressed building owners. We are Building Doctors. We diagnose, prescribe, and treat sick buildings. We know that unexpected or hidden building damage threatens the safety and finances of building and homeowners. Our team of professionals will diagnose the problem, prescribe the fix, and manage the treatment process to restore safety and protect investments.

Core Values:

Leadership: Provide direction, communicate, and deliver. Continuously.
Team: We, not me. We are a Team. I can’t do my job unless you do yours.
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
Improvement: We improve ourselves as well as the lives of those we serve.
Hospitality: We are a service business. We have a good bedside manner and know how to deliver difficult news.
Joy: Bring the joy! Show up, be present, and have fun.
Family: We appreciate and serve our work, home, and client families.

Our multi-disciplined team performs assessments of existing buildings to diagnose performance issues and the cause of leaks and structural damage. Next, we provide repair scopes and design documents to effectively repair buildings. Then, we provide bidding and pre-construction services, work closely with contractors, and provide contract administration to guide owners through the repair process. We specialize in residential and commercial building envelope work ranging from apartments and condominiums, commercial, to high-end residential.

We collaborate. We laugh. We work hard every day. We are technical, detailed and a little nerdy, but our ultimate goal is to bring help, hope and happiness to our clients that are facing financial burdens, safety concerns and the stress of living or working in buildings that need extensive repairs.

J2 Building Consultants, Inc. is seeking a full time Licensed Architect to join our existing staff of architects, engineers and field inspectors during the assessment, design and repair process of buildings that are not properly performing.

Responsibilities:

Perform field observations and inspections to document existing conditions
Research codes, industry standards and manufactures documents
Collaborate with in-house engineers and construction specialists
Direct the design and preparation of construction documents
Develop value engineering solutions
Lead meetings and administer the construction contract during repairs
Communicate effectively throughout the process
Give the team a high five for a job well done!

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years professional experience in architecture
Currently licensed in WA and/or NCARB; able to be licensed in WA, OR and UT within 6 months
Building Enclosure specific experience (knowledge of siding, roofing, weather-resistive barriers (WRB), flashings, waterproof membranes, etc.)
Authoritative, but humble. Determined, but flexible. Practical, but quirky (you are an architect after all!)
Construction experience preferred, but not required

To be considered for this position, please include your personal email on your resume.

Architects located near any of our offices are welcome to apply (Portland, OR; Mukilteo, WA; Salt Lake City, UT). Must be willing to collaborate with the entire team—some travel involved.

Compensation will be based on skills and experience, but we pay above market and share in the profits. The full-time position also includes 100% medical-dental-vision, 401k, vacation time, gym and Costco memberships, among other perks.

Licensed Professional Engineer (Structural Experience)

Our Purpose: We provide Help, Hope, and Happiness to stressed building owners. We are Building Doctors. We diagnose, prescribe, and treat sick buildings. We know that unexpected or hidden building damage threatens the safety and finances of building and homeowners. Our team of professionals will diagnose the problem, prescribe the fix, and manage the treatment process to restore safety and protect investments.

Core Values:

Leadership: Provide direction, communicate, and deliver. Continuously.
Team: We, not me. We are a Team. I can’t do my job unless you do yours.
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
Improvement: We improve ourselves as well as the lives of those we serve.
Hospitality: We are a service business. We have a good bedside manner and know how to deliver difficult news.
Joy: Bring the joy! Show up, be present, and have fun.
Family: We appreciate and serve our work, home, and client families.

Our multi-disciplined team performs assessments of existing buildings to diagnose performance issues and the cause of leaks and structural damage. Next, we provide repair scopes and design documents to effectively repair buildings. Then, we provide bidding and pre-construction services, work closely with contractors, and provide contract administration to guide owners through the repair process. We specialize in residential and commercial building envelope work ranging from apartments and condominiums, commercial, to high-end residential.

We collaborate. We laugh. We work hard every day. We are technical, detailed and a little nerdy, but our ultimate goal is to bring help, hope and happiness to our clients that are facing financial burdens, safety concerns and the stress of living or working in buildings that need extensive repairs.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Professional Engineer (with emphasis on Structural experience) for immediate full-time hire to join our powerhouse team in Washington, Oregon, or Utah.

J2 is a fun, fast paced environment of like-minded professionals looking to make a difference in building owners’ and managers’ lives by restoring their damaged buildings. We specialize in residential and commercial building envelope work ranging from apartments and condominiums, commercial, to high end residential.

Responsibilities 

Perform site inspections to determine as-built conditions and identify structural deficiencies
Provide temporary shoring recommendations
Perform gravity and lateral load calculations to analyze exiting conditions and/or for new designs
Develop framing plans, structural details, reports, and other technical documentation
Provide guidance to the drafting/design team and EIT’s
Establish testing and/or monitoring plans
Coordinate with subconsultants
Monitor repairs and assist with Contract Administration

Qualifications 

Professional Engineer License in Washington, Oregon, or Utah (or ability to quickly obtain license preferred).
Experience in Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
Experience in wood, concrete and steel design/calculations
Experience in forensic analysis preferred
Hands-on construction experience preferred
Knowledge of siding, roofing, weather-resistive barriers (WRB), flashings, waterproof membranes and other weatherization detailing preferred

Engineers located in any of the three states are welcome to apply and must be willing to collaborate with the entire team—some travel involved.

Compensation will be based on skills and experience, but we pay above market and share in the profits. The full-time position also includes 100% medical-dental-vision, 401k, vacation time, gym and Costco memberships, among other perks.

Project Manager

Our Purpose: We provide Help, Hope, and Happiness to stressed building owners. We are Building Doctors. We diagnose, prescribe, and treat sick buildings. We know that unexpected or hidden building damage threatens your safety and your finances. Our team of professionals will diagnose the problem, prescribe the fix, and manage the treatment process to restore your safety and protect your investment.

Core Values:

Leadership: Provide direction, communicate, and deliver. Continuously.
Team: We, not me. We are a Team. I can’t do my job unless you do yours.
Integrity: Do the right thing, every time.
Improvement: We improve ourselves as well as the lives of those we serve.
Hospitality: We are a service business. We have a good bedside manner and know how to deliver difficult news.
Joy: Bring the joy! Show up, be present, and have fun.
Family: We appreciate and serve our work, home, and client families.

Our multi-disciplined team performs assessments of existing buildings to diagnose performance issues and the cause of leaks and structural damage. Next, we provide repair scopes and design documents to effectively repair buildings. Then, we provide bidding and pre-construction services, work closely with contractors, and provide contract administration to guide owners through the repair process. We specialize in residential and commercial building envelope work ranging from apartments and condominiums, commercial, to high end residential.

We collaborate. We laugh. We work hard every day. We are technical, detailed and a little nerdy, but our ultimate goal is to bring help, hope and happiness to our clients that are facing financial burdens, safety concerns and the stress of living or working in buildings that need extensive repairs.

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled Project Managers for immediate full-time hire to join our powerhouse team in Washington, Oregon, or Utah.

The qualified individual will join our team of professionals and will provide inspections, design and construction administration during the repair process of buildings that are not performing properly. Nearly all our work relates to the assessment of the building enclosure and repairs caused from water damage.

Our Project Managers are the main point of contact for our client to ask questions about their building repair project, managing contractors and other partners on the job, performing building envelope investigations, making presentations to the HOA board of directors, and supervising repairs to ensure quality workmanship.

Applicants must be self-motivated, willing to learn, have a strong work ethic, possess a customer service attitude and be able to perform the following job requirements;

Responsibilities:

Inspection of residential and commercial buildings. This may involve ladders, man lifts, scaffoldings, roof and crawlspace access
Knowledge of siding, roofing, weather-resistive barriers (WRB), flashings, waterproof membranes, etc.
Knowledge of wood framed construction assembly details
Proficiency in reading and understanding construction documents (plan and specifications)
Coordinate site inspections with building occupants, sub-consultants, contractors, and other related professionals
Document observed conditions (comprehensive field notes and photographs)
Draft summary reports of observations and findings
Develop a written Scope of Repair, solicit and facilitate bidding by qualified contractors of the approved Scope of Repair
Evaluate the received bids for responsiveness and make recommendations to the Client
Carry out periodic inspections and documentation of the ongoing repair work
Issue construction field directives for out-of-scope work, unforeseen conditions or to clarify the project design and specifications
Participate in and/or lead out project meetings
Communicate with clients and other design, insurance, surety, and legal professionals
Review and evaluate change order proposals and contractor's pay applications
Preparation and presentation of spreadsheets, graphical charts, reports and other written documents.

Qualifications:

Degree and/or license in architecture, engineering or construction management is a plus
Experience in construction field preferred
Experience as a building envelope consulting project manager preferred, but not required
Mandatory computer skills and knowledge of basic MS Office products
Hand’s-on roofing, siding, and other carpentry experience is a plus

Compensation will be determined on depth and experience within these requirements. Advancement opportunities are available and encouraged based on performance.

J2 offers a competitive benefits package including: paid holiday - vacation - sick days, medical, 401k, other professional benefits, and a performance based profit sharing program.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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