Building Enclosure Senior Associate

Building Enclosure Senior Associate

ECS Group of Companies – Irvine, CA.

ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Associate to join our Pacific Facilities team in Irvine, CA. This position will report to an Associate Principal and be responsible for managing building enclosure projects, serving as lead technical consultant on building enclosure investigations, assessments, commissioning, and testing. The role is client‑facing, collaborating daily with clients, project teams (architects, general contractors, engineers, owners), and junior staff, with a strong focus on project execution and mentoring.

• Manage building enclosure projects from proposal through delivery, including budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Lead investigation, testing, assessment, commissioning, and repair design efforts.
• Oversee fieldwork, data analysis, and report preparation.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
• Promote a safe workplace and proper use of PPE and compliance with safety policies.
• Prepare monthly project invoices and support collections as necessary.

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
• Assist senior staff in marketing and business development activities.
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes, and budgets.

• Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff and oversee daily project team activities.
• Provide training, feedback, and performance input as assigned by senior leadership.
• Promote ECS standards, procedures, and a safety‑first culture.
• Qualifications:
  • B.Arch or M.Arch accredited by NAAB or BS in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, or related ABET‑accredited degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • Licensed or certified as one of the following (preferred):
    Professional Engineer (P.E.), Registered Architect (R.A.), International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP), University of Wisconsin‑Madison (BECxP and CxA+BE).

The expected pay range for this role and location is $125,000 – $150,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications.

• Nationwide Facilities Consulting practice with deep technical expertise.
• Opportunity to lead high‑profile projects with technical complexity and visibility.
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• ECS is employee‑owned with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP).
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• And more!

• Collaborate
• Focus
• Lead

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