Building Enclosure Associate Principal Architect

ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Associate Principal to join our Southwest Building Science & Infrastructure team in San Antonio.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge across building science & infrastructure consulting services, with advanced competency in a primary discipline.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and assist with complex testing, investigations, and consulting challenges.
• Perform senior-level review of reports, deliverables, and technical work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Support Principal-level review processes in accordance with ECS policies.
• Oversee and support building enclosure investigations, testing programs, and design consulting efforts.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry practices, and apply them to project execution.

• Manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Oversee project budgets, including review of change orders, invoices, and support of collection efforts.
• Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriately trained personnel are assigned to projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and review proposals, reports, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative challenges.

• Mentor and develop junior staff, providing technical training and guidance.
• Supervise staff assignments and support day-to-day execution of project work.
• Assist senior leadership with staffing decisions and team development.
• Promote best practices in technical execution, communication, and client service.

• Maintain and grow client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Participate in proposal development and contribute to positioning of ECS services.
• Support client interactions related to project findings, recommendations, and deliverables.
• Represent ECS professionally in all client and industry interactions.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consulting solutions.
• Coordinate with senior staff to ensure effective project setup and execution.
• Participate in client meetings and follow up on deliverables as needed.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, including 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).
• 8+ years of related experience in building enclosure consulting, including testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.
• Registered Architect (R.A.) License required

• Strong knowledge of building science & infrastructure principles and applications.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, drawings, and site plans.
• Working knowledge of building codes and standards (IBC, ASHRAE, ASTM, SMACNA, etc.).
• Experience with building enclosure systems including cladding, roofing, waterproofing, curtain walls, and related assemblies.
• Knowledge of testing protocols and ability to interpret field performance relative to design intent.
• Experience supporting forensic investigations, BECx, and design review activities.
• Proven ability to manage projects and mentor junior staff.
• Strong project management, consulting, and client interaction skills.
• Solid judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal…