Associate Building Enclosure Consultant

X-Factor Consulting; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Factor Consulting in the Mid-Atlantic seeks an early-career Associate Building Enclosure Consultant to support envelope work across MD/VA/DC, with growth toward independent project ownership. The role blends office and field work, focusing on investigations, design review, QA, and field testing, while building technical capability through training and mentoring.

Responsibilities include site observations, reports, and client coordination; emphasis on quality, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, or related industry.
• Exposure to construction, envelope systems, site inspections, construction administration, submittal review, or performance testing preferred.
• Experience with roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, glazing, sealants, or weather-resistive barriers is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support enclosure consulting on new construction and existing buildings, contributing to investigations, design review, quality verification, and field testing.
• Assist with proposals, contracts, project planning, construction administration, and client meetings.
• Help assess roofing, cladding, waterproofing, glazing, sealants, and weather barriers.
• Participate in site observations, envelope inspections, construction quality checks, and on-site performance assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, project records, status updates, and recommended next steps for clients and internal teams.
• Track project progress, reporting, budgets, invoicing, and change documentation.

Skills

Building science fundamentals

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is hiring an early-career Associate Building Enclosure Consultant. Office- and field-based role supporting enclosure work across the Mid-Atlantic (MD/VA/DC), with a path to build independent consulting capability/project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support enclosure consulting on both new construction and existing buildings, contributing to investigations, design review, quality verification, and field testing.
• Help assess roofing, cladding, waterproofing, glazing, sealants, weather barriers, and related envelope assemblies.
• Assist with proposals, contracts, project planning, construction administration, and client meetings.
• Support multiple assignments with a focus on quality, responsiveness, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Prepare technical reports, project records, status updates, and recommended next steps for clients and internal teams.
• Participate in site observations, envelope inspections, construction quality checks, and on-site performance assessments.
• Track project progress, reporting, budgets, invoicing, and change documentation.
• Build working relationships with clients, contractors, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Mix of office + field work.
• Follow site safety rules, including required PPE.
• Build technical capability through hands-on training and mentoring in building science, industry standards, and enclosure best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, construction management, building science, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years in architecture, engineering, construction, building science, or a related industry.
• Prior exposure to construction, envelope systems, site inspections, construction administration, submittal review, or performance testing preferred.
• Working familiarity with roofing, waterproofing, exterior cladding, glazing, sealants, or weather-resistive barriers.
• Strong organization, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including technical writing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt when project demands shift.
• High attention to detail and a consistent standard for quality work.
• Comfort working independently and in a team; intermediate Microsoft Office and Bluebeam skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work in office plus field settings, including heights, tight spaces, variable weather, and active construction sites.