Senior Building Envelope Consultant; Engineer or Architect

Senior Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant

Senior building envelope professional who leads planning, evaluation, and delivery of complex building enclosure consulting projects for new construction and major renovation developments.

• Lead building enclosure consulting projects for new construction and major renovations.
• Perform third‑party design reviews of architectural drawings, emphasizing air, water, thermal, and vapor control systems.
• Evaluate roofing, waterproofing, curtain walls, glazing, storefront systems, exterior wall assemblies, fenestration, and cladding systems.
• Develop building enclosure Basis of Design documents, Building Enclosure Commissioning plans, specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Participate in design workshops, charrettes, and peer‑review meetings while presenting technical findings and performance recommendations.
• Lead pre‑construction meetings focused on enclosure sequencing, constructability, and performance risks.
• Review construction documents, shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for compliance with project intent.
• Conduct construction quality‑assurance observations throughout installation.
• Perform and oversee building envelope field testing, including ASTM E783, ASTM E1105, ASTM E779, AAMA 501.2, and related testing protocols.
• Prepare clear technical reports documenting observations, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor for owners, architects, contractors, and project teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and technical budgets for new opportunities.
• Coordinate project activities with internal consultants and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Mentor consultants, associate consultants, specialists, and technical staff.
• Provide technical review of reports, drawings, testing procedures, and project documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of technical standards, QA/QC processes, and best practices.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and professional development across the Building Science team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in building envelope consulting, building science, enclosure commissioning, façade engineering, roofing, waterproofing, or related disciplines.
• Professional licensure (PE, RA/AIA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Industry certifications such as IIBEC (RRO, RRC, REWC, RBECxP), BECx, Fenestration, Waterproofing, or related credentials are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, air barriers, vapor barriers, thermal control, cladding systems, glazing, curtain walls, and fenestration.
• Experience conducting design reviews, construction observations, enclosure commissioning, and field performance testing.
• Strong understanding of enclosure installation sequencing and its impact on project performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent assignments.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to mentor technical staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, WUFI, THERM, or similar building science software preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed for project work, field observations, and client meetings.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Performance‑based incentives and bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate active construction sites and…