Building Enclosure Consultant

LVI Associates; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation benefitting from a0

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Generous PTO and paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a senior Building Enclosure Consultant to lead and own complex projects, delivering technical excellence while guiding client relations and growing a regional practice.

This role combines design review, commissioning, and investigations of new and existing buildings. Travel is project-driven and typically regional; you will mentor junior staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct building enclosure consulting experience.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain within one year).
• Strong technical understanding of façade, roofing, waterproofing, and enclosure systems.
• Proven experience managing both small and large-scale projects.
• Comfortable performing site work, inspections, and field investigations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as project demands require.
• Valid driver's license and ability to access construction sites safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure consulting and commissioning engagements from proposal through closeout.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Deliver enclosure services across design, construction, commissioning, and existing-building investigations.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, design reviews, and client deliverables.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing junior and mid-level staff.
• Contribute to financial performance and project profitability.
• Participate in industry groups, conferences, and technical initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Client communication

Project management

Site inspections

Team development

Education

Architect or Engineer licensure

Tools

WUFI/THERM

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

BUILDING ENCLOSURE CONSULTANT

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized consultancy operating across the building, construction, and engineering space. They support complex new-build and existing-asset projects through technical advisory, performance testing, commissioning, and quality assurance services. The firm is known for working on high-profile developments, investing in technical excellence, and maintaining a strong reputation for risk management and long-term asset performance.

LVI Associates have been partnered with this organization for 7 years and have supported over 50 professionals join their team playing an integral part of their growth.

About Your Manager

You'll report into a seasoned leader within the building enclosure discipline who is hands-on, technically respected, and deeply invested in team development. This individual values collaboration, mentorship, and giving senior professionals the autonomy to shape projects, client relationships, and regional growth.

Position Overview

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Building Enclosure Consultant to take ownership of complex projects while playing a key role in growing a local practice. The role blends technical delivery, client-facing leadership, and team development, with exposure to both new construction and existing building work. Travel is project-dependent and typically limited to a regional footprint.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure consulting and commissioning engagements from proposal through closeout
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical direction and mentorship
• Deliver enclosure services across design, construction, commissioning, and existing-building investigations
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, design reviews, and client deliverables
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing junior and mid-level staff
• Contribute to financial performance and project profitability
• Participate in industry groups, conferences, and technical initiatives where appropriate

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct building enclosure consulting experience
• Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Strong technical understanding of façade, roofing, waterproofing, and enclosure systems
• Proven experience managing both small and large-scale projects
• Comfortable performing site work, inspections, and field investigations
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% as project demands require
• Valid driver's license and ability to access construction sites safely

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to a wide range of building types and enclosure systems
• Experience with enclosure testing, investigations, and condition assessments
• Familiarity with modeling tools such as WUFI, THERM, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM)
• Safety training or scaffold certification is a plus

Benefits

• Total compensation of $115,000-150,000, dependent on experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous PTO and paid sick timeTuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable, well-resourced organization