Building Enclosure Associate | 5+ Years

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 89,040 - 133,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) matching of 110%

Educational assistance and professional development

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Building Enclosure Associate with over 5 years of experience. This role involves forensic investigations, condition assessments, and collaboration with project teams, ensuring quality deliverables. The position promotes professional development and offers a competitive salary range of $89,040.00 – $133,560.00.

WJE emphasizes a team culture fostering trust, innovation, and continuous learning. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the building enclosure field and work alongside industry leaders. Comprehensive benefits are available, including robust health plans and generous retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant industry experience in building enclosure systems.
• Strong progress towards relevant licensure/certification.
• Ability to perform inspections and operate office and field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic investigations and condition assessments.
• Prepare conceptual and final client deliverables.
• Interface with clients and project teams.

Skills

Building enclosure systems knowledge

Forensic investigations

Construction administration

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or civil engineering

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a curious, committed, and enthusiastic Building Enclosure Associate with 5 or more years of industry experience to join our diverse and dynamic team in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Building on the industry experience you bring to WJE, our team will commit to your development into a well‑rounded consultant. We will invest in the continued deepening of your technical and project management skills, encourage your participation in industry professional development opportunities, and support your desire to make a meaningful impact in your field.

Jump into an assortment of building performance, water leakage, facade repair, and enclosure detailing projects, all with the added intrigue of Hawaii's unique environmental conditions!

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction administration, including documenting distress, performance evaluation, diagnostic field testing, collecting data and samples, and troubleshooting details.
• Analyze field data, proactively seek out resources, and research modern and historic construction documents, codes, guidelines, and industry practices to facilitate analysis, problem‑solving, and repair design.
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packets, construction documents, repair design details (developed by hand and in CAD), and project specifications.
• Assume responsibility for the day‑to‑day success of multiple projects under the guidance of licensed professionals, including interfacing with clients, contractors, and project teams, acting as the primary point of contact for projects when appropriate.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Five or more years of relevant industry experience, with a demonstrated interest in detailing, construction, investigation, and restoration of various contemporary and historic structures, building enclosure systems (e.g., roofing, waterproofing, facades), and construction materials; a foundational understanding of heat, air, and moisture control within building envelope materials, assemblies, and their interfaces; prior experience in the Hawaiian market preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated progress towards attaining relevant licensure/certifications appropriate for experience level; licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Hawaii a plus.
• Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive team‑player mindset with a willingness to take on various responsibilities and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites.
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments.
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes.
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of personal protective equipment.

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities has made WJE a leader in providing innovative, yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free‑flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard‑working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands‑on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work.

WJE offers a robust total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry‑leading benefits. Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above‑market total compensation.

A good‑faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range: $89,040.00 – $133,560.00

The company offers comprehensive health and financial benefits, including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, HSA as well as low and high‑deductible PPO options, generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Fair Chance Ordinance

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

To learn more about the extraordinary people we hire at WJE: www.wje.com/careers