Building Enclosure Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Generous PTO and paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

LVI Associates assists a well‑established consultancy in the building, construction, and engineering sector by recruiting a senior Building Enclosure Consultant in Minneapolis. You will own complex projects, lead design, commissioning, and investigations, and collaborate with clients on high‑profile developments.

The role blends technical delivery with client‑facing leadership, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to regional growth. Travel is project‑dependent and typically regional.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct building enclosure consulting experience.
• RA or PE licensure (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Strong technical understanding of façade, roofing, waterproofing, and enclosure systems.
• Proven experience managing both small and large 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

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Professional licensure (RA/PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM

Bluebeam

WUFI

THERM

Job description

Salary: USD115000 - USD150000 per annum + Disclosed on request

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
• 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 time
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable, well-resourced organization