Building Envelope Consultant

Job Duties

In this role, you would be responsible for collaborating with other staff to complete site investigations, on‑site diagnostic testing, analysis and reporting, and production of repair drawings and specifications. You would work on a diverse array of project types and scopes and be expected to be curious and adaptable. You would be responsible for tracking your project scope and budgets and effectively communicating with clients and other parties.

Travel is required throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The office is located in Alameda, California.

The Insight Building Consultants, Inc. team provides professional building consultation to building owners through all stages of a building's life cycle so our clients can enjoy safe, comfortable, and long‑lasting buildings. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring our clients' satisfaction. Our clients include HOAs and owners of multi‑family, commercial, higher education, and single‑family properties.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience with an architectural/engineering or contractor/construction management firm.
• Significant field experience assessing existing buildings, performing forensic testing, and/or performing construction administration services in an architecture or engineering context.
• Architectural candidates must have current progress towards AXP requirements/ARE exams and engineering candidates must have EIT with progress towards PE.
• You must have a reliable car for travel to site visits.

• Thorough technical knowledge of building enclosure design and construction principles, including local building codes
• Proficiency in 2D CAD, Word, Excel, and Bluebeam
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to clients and trades while instilling confidence
• Analytical problem‑solving skills and strong investigative aptitude, including ability to troubleshoot and diagnose building performance issues
• Ability to gather and diagnose information, interpret data and drawings, and assess conditions of multiple components
• Strong ability to manage time and projects independently
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven team player who fosters teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to shift focus between changing priorities
• Very good project management skills and the ability to work with others to achieve excellence
• Strong work ethic, self‑motivated, and eager to assume responsibility and do what it takes to have successful project outcomes for Insight and our clients
• Strong desire to learn.

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k), employer matching
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Construction