Building Enclosure Principal Consultant

ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Principal to join our Southeast Building Science & Infrastructure team in Franklin, TN. In this role, you will lead building enclosure consulting projects and serve as a senior technical expert on building enclosure investigations, assessments, commissioning, testing, and design consulting. You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate building envelope performance, support construction quality, and deliver practical consulting solutions across a variety of facility types.

This is a client-facing role with daily interaction with clients, architects, contractors, engineers, and owners. The position involves significant responsibility for project management, technical execution, and mentorship of junior staff within a collaborative consulting environment.

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge across a wide range of building science & infrastructure testing and consulting services, with expert-level competency in a primary discipline.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff, assisting with complex testing and consulting challenges.
• Perform Principal-level review of reports, deliverables, and technical work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Oversee building science & infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with scope, technical standards, and ECS policies.
• Provide peer review and technical oversight of field work, including subcontractor activities.
• Maintain awareness of current regulations, codes, and industry standards, and communicate impacts to staff and projects.

• Lead project execution from setup through closeout, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Oversee project budgets, including review of change orders, invoices, and support of collection efforts.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed with trained and qualified personnel.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee preparation and review of proposals, reports, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative challenges.

• Mentor and develop junior staff and Associate Principals, supporting overall team growth and technical advancement.
• Supervise staff assignments and provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Assist senior leadership with staffing decisions and maintaining appropriate team structure.
• Promote best practices in technical execution, communication, and client service.

• Maintain and expand client relationships while actively supporting business development efforts.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities through existing and prospective clients.
• Participate in proposal development and positioning of ECS services.
• Serve as a key client contact, leading discussions related to project findings, recommendations, and deliverables.
• Act as an ambassador of ECS, proactively promoting company capabilities and strengths.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consulting solutions.
• Interface with senior leadership to ensure effective project setup and execution.
• Host and attend client meetings, following up on deliverables and addressing questions.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as improving templates, processes, and technical standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (NCARB).
• 12+ years of related experience in building enclosure consulting, including testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.
• Licensed or certified in at least one of the following:
• Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Registered Architect (R.A.)
• IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE)

• Extensive knowledge of building science & infrastructure…