Architect

Building Envelope Technologies, Inc.; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Professional development and licensure

Job summary

Building Envelope Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Architect with a strong background in building enclosure consulting, building science, design, and commissioning. The role covers assessment, restoration, testing, and construction administration for diverse existing and new projects.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of architectural experience, RA preferred, and expertise with enclosure systems, codes, and technical documentation. Travel throughout the region is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional architectural experience, preferably in building enclosure consulting, restoration, or technical design.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Architectural registration (RA) preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Strong knowledge of building enclosure systems, exterior wall assemblies, waterproofing, roofing, façades, windows, and codes.
• Experience preparing technical reports, construction documents, repair details, and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat; Revit strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform building condition assessments, façade investigations, and building enclosure evaluations.
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, inspections, testing, and forensic evaluations.
• Evaluate thermal performance per energy code requirements.
• Prepare technical reports documenting observations, findings, analyses, and repair recommendations.
• Develop construction documents, repair details, drawings, and specifications for rehab and new construction.
• Assist with field testing, inspections, and review of submittals and RFIs.
• Provide construction administration services including site observations and progress meetings.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Manage multiple projects with scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in forensic investigations, building enclosure consulting, and technical evaluations.
• Assist with proposals and business development; cultivate client relationships.

Skills

Building enclosure knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft 365

Adobe Acrobat

Communication

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Architectural registration (RA) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft 365

Job description

Building Envelope Technologies (BET) is a well-established consulting architectural engineering firm specializing in building enclosure consulting, forensic investigations, testing, design, and rehabilitation of building enclosure systems. Our work spans both existing buildings and new construction projects across a wide range of commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, multi-family, and municipal facilities. Our multidisciplinary team provides innovative solutions that improve building performance, durability, and long-term resilience.

We are seeking an experienced Architect with a strong technical background in building enclosure consulting, building science, design and commissioning, and exterior building systems. BET offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects involving building enclosure consulting, forensic investigations, new construction consulting, restoration, testing, and construction administration.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of architectural and project management tasks, including:

• Perform building condition assessments, façade investigations, and comprehensive building enclosure evaluations.
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, inspections, testing, and forensic evaluations of existing buildings and new construction.
• Evaluate building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, façades, windows, curtain walls, masonry, and air/water barrier systems.
• Evaluate thermal performance per energy code requirements
• Prepare technical reports documenting observations, findings, analyses, and repair recommendations.
• Develop construction documents, repair details, drawings, and technical specifications for rehabilitation, restoration, and new construction projects.
• Assist with field testing and inspections of building envelope systems.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and product substitutions.
• Provide construction administration services including site observations, field reports, progress meetings, submittal reviews, punch lists, and review of completed work.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, consultants, structural engineers, and internal project teams throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and client communications.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and best practices.
• Participate in forensic investigations, building enclosure consulting, failure analyses, and technical evaluations.
• Assist with proposal preparation, business development efforts, and cultivating long-term client relationships.

Preferred Project Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Building enclosure commissioning (BECx)
• Passive House consulting
• Building enclosure consulting
• Building science consulting
• Building envelope rehabilitation
• Existing building investigations
• Roofing and waterproofing systems
• Masonry restoration
• Historic preservation and rehabilitation
• Window and curtain wall systems
• Construction administration
• New construction quality assurance
• Forensic investigations and building diagnostics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience, preferably in building enclosure consulting, restoration, or technical design.
• Architectural registration (RA) preferred or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Strong knowledge of building enclosure systems, building science principles, exterior wall assemblies, waterproofing, roofing systems, façades, windows, curtain walls, masonry, and applicable building codes.
• Experience preparing technical reports, construction documents, repair details, and technical specifications.
• Technical proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat required; Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout the region.

Building Envelope Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Professional membership and licensure support
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
• Diverse and challenging projects across both new construction and existing buildings
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation

Why Join Building Envelope Technologies?

At Building Envelope Technologies, you'll work on technically challenging projects that combine building enclosure consulting, forensic investigations, engineering design, testing, inspections, and construction administration. Our professionals are involved in every phase of a project—from field investigations and technical evaluations through design, construction oversight, and client collaboration.

As a growing, multidisciplinary consulting firm, we offer the opportunity to work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and building enclosure specialists on projects that make a lasting impact on the built environment.