Building Enclosure Commissioning Manager

Clayco; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Building Enclosure Commissioning Manager to provide technical leadership across projects, ensuring roofing, waterproofing, facade, glazing, and air barrier systems meet design and performance standards. You will guide design reviews, field inspections, and performance testing while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a 10+ year background in enclosure consulting or related disciplines, strong leadership, and willingness to travel for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, architecture, engineering, construction, commissioning, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of roofing systems, waterproofing, facade assemblies, glazing systems, air barriers, moisture management, and building enclosure performance principles.
• Experience performing design reviews, field observations, condition assessments, and enclosure testing activities.
• Understanding of applicable building codes, industry standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional licensure, building enclosure certifications, or related credentials are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure strategy and technical oversight for assigned projects from design through project closeout.
• Review and approve building enclosure-related plans, specifications, testing protocols, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, design consultants, subcontractors, and clients to align project objectives, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform and direct building envelope design reviews, constructability assessments, and quality assurance evaluations.
• Conduct field observations and inspections of roofing, waterproofing, facade, glazing, and air barrier installations to verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee enclosure performance testing activities, including air leakage, water penetration, and other system evaluations as required.
• Identify, document, and facilitate resolution of building enclosure deficiencies, coordination issues, and performance concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams, supporting best practices in building enclosure design and construction.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance durability, maintainability, and performance.
• Support project turnover and owner transition activities, including final inspections, closeout documentation, and warranty-related coordination.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company standards, quality processes, and technical resources related to building enclosure systems.
• Stay informed of industry trends, evolving building codes, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve project outcomes.
• Providing technical guidance and support to project teams, offering expertise in engineering, construction, and architectural disciplines.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the Building Enclosure Commissioning department, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Field observations

Building enclosure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Building Enclosure Commissioning Manager, you will provide technical leadership and oversight for building enclosure systems across all phases of project delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful design, coordination, evaluation, testing, and performance of roofing, waterproofing, facade, glazing, and air barrier systems. Working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and owners, you will help drive quality, mitigate risk, and support long-term building performance through proactive review and field engagement.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead building enclosure strategy and technical oversight for assigned projects from design through project closeout.
• Review and approve building enclosure-related plans, specifications, testing protocols, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Project Management, design consultants, subcontractors, and clients to align project objectives, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform and direct building envelope design reviews, constructability assessments, and quality assurance evaluations.
• Conduct field observations and inspections of roofing, waterproofing, facade, glazing, and air barrier installations to verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee enclosure performance testing activities, including air leakage, water penetration, and other system evaluations as required.
• Identify, document, and facilitate resolution of building enclosure deficiencies, coordination issues, and performance concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project teams, supporting best practices in building enclosure design and construction.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance durability, maintainability, and performance.
• Support project turnover and owner transition activities, including final inspections, closeout documentation, and warranty-related coordination.
• Assist in the development and implementation of company standards, quality processes, and technical resources related to building enclosure systems.
• Stay informed of industry trends, evolving building codes, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve project outcomes.
• Providing technical guidance and support to project teams, offering expertise in engineering, construction, and architectural disciplines.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the Building Enclosure Commissioning department, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, architecture, engineering, construction, commissioning, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of roofing systems, waterproofing, facade assemblies, glazing systems, air barriers, moisture management, and building enclosure performance principles.
• Experience performing design reviews, field observations, condition assessments, and enclosure testing activities.
• Understanding of applicable building codes, industry standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional licensure, building enclosure certifications, or related credentials are preferred but not required.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Subject to company and individual performance.

Compensation

• considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.