Building Enclosure Senior Associate

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ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Associate to join our Mid-Atlantic Facilities team in Roanoke, VA. The Senior Associate is responsible for managing building enclosure projects and serving as lead technical consultant on building enclosure investigations, assessments, commissioning, and testing.

The role is client-facing with daily involvement with clients, project teams (architects, general contractors, engineers, owners) and heavy involvement in project execution and junior staff development. You’ll serve as Project Manager for projects on existing buildings and new construction where ECS is performing building enclosure assessments, testing, air leakage testing, construction administration and quality assurance observations, design assist/design review, and building enclosure commissioning.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients.

• Manage building enclosure projects from proposal through delivery, including budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Lead investigations, testing, assessments, 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.

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed or certified as at least one of the following preferred:
  Professional Engineer (P.E.), Registered Architect (R.A.), International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) offered RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP, University of Wisconsin‑Madison offered BECxP and CxA+BE.

• Nationwide Facilities Consulting practice with more than 180 employees and deep technical expertise.
• Opportunity to lead high‑profile projects with technical complexity and visibility.
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service.
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• Employee‑owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP).
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• And more.

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ECS Group of Companies was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee‑owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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