Project Manager - Building Enclosures & Waterproofing

Overview

Potomac, MD
• Repair and Restoration

Smislova, Kehnemui & Associates (SK&A) is a structural engineering consulting firm with specialization in structural repair & restoration and building enclosures. Our Building Enclosure + Waterproofing team provides consulting services for both new construction and existing buildings, supporting architects, developers, contractors, and property owners with technically rigorous, practical, and constructible solutions.

SK&A’s enclosure practice is intentionally integrated with structural engineering and repair & restoration expertise, allowing us to address complex enclosure performance issues with a systems-based approach grounded in constructability, durability, and long-term performance.

When you join the SK&A team, you’ll immediately be part of something bigger, part of a workforce that is continually transforming the region through a broad variety of unique and significant projects. You’ll be part of giving back to the community through programs like athletic games with JDRF, building gingerbread structures in Gingertown, and run/walkathons to support St. Jude’s. You’ll be connected with your coworkers in a “work hard, play hard” environment that enjoys frequent social gatherings from “Ice Cream Fridays” and holiday parties to game nights and company picnics.

You’ll be supported in your career growth with our mentorship and professional development programs. In short, you’ll be a vital, valued member of a company determined to equip you for growth and success.

SK&A is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 8–10 years of professional experience to lead building enclosure and waterproofing projects for both new construction & existing buildings. This role is intended for a senior technical consultant who can manage projects independently, serve as a primary client contact, and provide technical leadership across design-phase consulting, field investigations, and construction administration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for project execution, technical quality, client coordination, and mentoring of junior staff, while supporting the continued growth and development of SK&A’s Building Enclosure + Waterproofing Division.

• Serve as Project Manager for building enclosure and waterproofing consulting projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and owners.
• Lead project meetings, including design coordination meetings, pre-installation conferences, and construction progress discussions.
• Support proposal development, fee negotiation, and scope definition for new projects.

• Lead technical reviews of architectural drawings and specifications at the SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Provide technical leadership for the design and detailing of wall assemblies, roofing systems, waterproofing systems, and critical transitions.
• Evaluate enclosure performance risks related to air, water, thermal, and vapor control and develop constructible, durable design solutions.
• Coordinate enclosure design issues with structural, MEP, and architectural disciplines.

• Lead façade, roof, and waterproofing condition assessments for existing buildings.
• Plan and execute moisture intrusion investigations, leak diagnostics, and forensic evaluations.
• Oversee field testing programs (e.g., water infiltration, air leakage, roof moisture surveys).
• Prepare and review technical reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and repair recommendations.

• Lead construction observation and building enclosure quality assurance services.
• Review enclosure-related submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change requests.
• Participate in or lead enclosure mockups, testing, and performance verification.
• Support or lead Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) services where applicable.
• Mentor and oversee junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance and QA/QC review.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards, typical details, specifications, and technical resources.
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