Building Enclosure Consultant

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Bring your problem‑solving mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and established expertise to the Washington, DC (Falls Church, VA) office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), where we are seeking a project‑manager‑level,
Building Enclosure Consultant (i.e., Senior Associate) to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers.

Jump right into an exciting array of existing buildings and new construction projects, where you will leverage your breadth and depth of experience with building envelopes, both new and old.

• Technical project execution, including investigating, detailing, and troubleshooting a variety of building envelope systems, materials, and applications; performing and training others in hands‑on field work; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the enclosure subject‑matter expert (SME); preparing technically excellent client deliverables; and providing high‑quality reviews and oversight of work by others.
• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables.
• Contributions to local and company‑wide objectives, participation in the attraction, development, and engagement of up‑and‑coming WJE professionals; collaborating with colleagues for in‑house knowledge‑sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry‑related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees.

• Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); other relevant professional certifications (e.g., RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC) will be considered with significant relevant expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years of relevant industry experience, including project management and technical expertise in the investigation, troubleshooting, design, and detailing (especially at transitions) of one or more of the following building envelope systems, materials, and applications: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low‑sloped roofing, steep‑sloped roofing, below‑grade waterproofing, plaza/terrace waterproofing, traffic coatings, green roofs, etc.
• Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites.
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments.
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes.
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment.

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

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