Building Enclosure Consultant

Steven Winter Associates, Inc; New York (NY, CT); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to join our team in New York and Connecticut.

You will contribute to high-performance building projects, focusing on enclosure systems, thermal and moisture management, and field support across residential, commercial, and historic works. The role requires 5–8+ years of experience, a related degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 -8+ years of relevant & direct experience in building enclosure systems.

Responsabilités

• Perform existing building enclosure condition assessments and reporting.
• Review and mark-up architectural drawings throughout the design process, from schematic design to CDs.
• Provide preliminary specifications for cladding, water-management, air-barrier, and thermal systems.
• Develop sketch details for enclosure systems, including waterproofing, air-barriers, thermal-barriers, and cladding.
• Attend design meetings and provide on-going support to the entire project team.
• Perform site inspections, prepare and issue site inspection field reports.
• Perform analyses during design phases and diagnostic testing during construction phases.
• Review construction administration submittals and shop drawings.
• Assist the SWA team in project management and support day-to-day operations.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with colleagues, clients, and project teams via email, teleconference, and telephone.
• Secondary Responsibilities: Managing project budgets and staffing.
• Design concept and analysis results presentations to client and design team.

Connaissances

Enclosure systems

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

Thermal/moisture management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field

Outils

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Description du poste

For over 50 years, we’ve been on a mission to make buildings and communities more sustainable, accessible, healthy, and resilient. It’s what drives us day in and day out. Through our five company principles, we empower our people to go beyond industry standards, confront new challenges, and continue to transform the built environment.

Be Visionary

Lead the industry forward.

Take Ownership

Pursue opportunities for building lasting success.

Think Holistically

Collaborate to optimize whole building and community solutions.

Foster Comradery

Engage with one another to build community.

Improve the Built Environment

Impact the world in positive and meaningful ways.

We offer guidance, advocacy, and hands-on support to help contractors, developers, designers, and beyond champion sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity in their work.

Our research projects shape the policies, energy codes, standards, building certification programs, and best practices used industry-wide.

Our greatest strength is our people. At SWA, we value openness, collaboration, and respect at every level of our organization so that all voices are heard.

We come together to help our partners design buildings today that will withstand the challenges of tomorrow.

Advocate

SWA consultants are the voices for communities and the planet. We champion what is best for building occupants and neighborhoods, and we advocate for practices that are less energy- and carbon-intensive.

The end result is a built environment that is resilient against climate change, keeps people healthy and safe, and is accessible to all.

Lead

We are a leading voice in the built environment, proactively collaborating with government, industry, and private sectors on high-impact projects.

As an employee-owned company, we have the autonomy to prioritize our clients, shape our future, and make a meaningful impact on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Hiring Process

Your Journey Starts Here

Connect & Explore

If we think there’s a potential match, we’ll invite you to connect with our team. It’ll start with a chat with someone from our talent acquisition team who will guide you through the rest of the process. It’s all about getting to know each other and finding the right fit.

Welcome Aboard

Once we’ve found our match, we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll receive an official offer to join our team which will prompt your onboarding journey.

Setting You Up for Success

To ensure you’re prepared, we’ll have everything ready for you on Day 1—from your laptop and login credentials to SWA garb, if needed for field work. Expect some training invites to dive deeper into our company. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Grow with us

Internships

SWA periodically hires interns for the summer, and at various stages throughout the year, if there is an opportunity. Want to spend your summer working on projects that make a difference? Here, you’ll dive into actual projects, and work with real challenges. Every project we do has one goal: to create a more sustainable future.

What We Look For:

Undergraduate interns must be currently enrolled in a college or university and be graduating in the Spring/Summer semester of the current year. Our internships are also open to graduate applicants.

Your journey with us starts wherever you are. Starting out? We’ll help you build core skills and find your strengths. As you advance to more mid-level and senior roles, we’ll work together to shape your path. Think of it as a partnership: you bring your ambitions and interests; we provide the opportunities and support to help you succeed at every level.

Training

We developed a comprehensive onboarding training for new hires, we provide practical, technical, and position-based training that includes project management training, supervisor training, and company process training. All employees have access to online learning paths, courses, and videos to supplement their skills in the areas of business, technology, and creativity.

Employee Stories

Alex Guerrieri

Sustainability Consultant

Alex shares insights about his work, his goals, and his vision for the future of his role.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Gayathri shares how her work at SWA has enabled her to influence code requirements, leading to more energy-efficient buildings.

Jennifer Low

Senior Accessibility Consultant

Jennifer shares how she got started in her role and how the building industry is changing to prioritize accessibility and inclusivity starting in the planning and design phases.

What’s it really like to work in the sustainability and accessibility fields and consult on some of the biggest projects in the world? Our Buildings + Beyond podcast team caught up with SWA employees to hear about their career paths and their day-to-day jobs.

Our company policies and benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our team.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid time off / holidays
• Paid family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Monthly points for employee well-being and lifestyle benefits
• Competitive salary and pay equity program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Professional development for career advancement
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking

Work Authorization: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steven Winter Associates (SWA) does not sponsor employment-based visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.) for this position, now or in the future.

Why Steven Winter Associates? At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee-owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower-carbon.

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas matter.
• Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.
• Learn from experienced building science professionals.

Join us and be part of a company where your work shapes a better future, and your voice matters. Learn more at www.swinter.com .

Why This Role Matters: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is looking for a Building Enclosure Consultant to contribute to its growing enclosure consulting team in New York and Connecticut.

We are seeking a motivated, organized and dedicated individual to learn, grown and thrive with us. The ideal candidate is passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable about high-performance buildings, specifically, building enclosure systems. SWA works on a wide variety of building types including residential, commercial, historic, and new construction. Recent and current projects include Passive House towers (new construction and adaptive reuse), historic townhouse renovations, multiple affordable and market rate towers and museums. Our work is recognized for being science based, technically comprehensive and cutting edge. Our Building Enclosure team works directly with our sustainability and energy teams in providing building owners and clients with the SWA Whole Building Approach. This is a growth opportunity in a compelling environment with many high-profile projects.

The proposed annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Perform existing building enclosure condition assessments and reporting.
• Review and mark-up architectural drawings throughout the design process, from schematic design to CDs.
• Provide preliminary specifications for cladding, water-management, air-barrier, and thermal systems.
• Develop sketch details for enclosure systems, including waterproofing, air-barriers, thermal-barriers, and cladding.
• Attend design meetings and provide on-going support to the entire project team.
• Perform site inspections, prepare and issue site inspection field reports.
• Perform analyses during design phases and diagnostic testing during construction phases.
• Review construction administration submittals and shop drawings.
• Assist the SWA team in project management and support day-to-day operations.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with colleagues, clients, and project teams via email, teleconference, and telephone.

Secondary Responsibilities: Depending on project and skill sets these may include:

• Managing project budgets and staffing.
• Design concept and analysis results presentations to client and design team.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 -8+ years of relevant & direct experience in building enclosure systems.

What You Bring:

• Experience with new and existing construction.
• Experience with thermal and moisture management systems.
• Experience in both AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• General understanding of building science in buildings.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

What will make you stand out:

• Familiarity with Passive House, and other certification programs, is a plus.
• Familiarity with THERM and WUFI analytical programs.

Other duties: responsibilities, and activities may change. Changes to role will be discussed as they are desired / needed.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and may be exposed to cold and hot interior and exterior temperatures for extended periods of time (when in the field).

Travel Requirements: Occasional overnight travel may be required (less than 5%). Frequent local field visits in the NYC Metro area will be necessary (estimated 10-20%).

A valid and clean driving license is required.

Working Environment: All team members are expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on job duties and site work.

Most duties are performed in an office environment, with periodic field visits to project sites for observations, testing, and training. Work-from-home flexibility is subject to supervisor approval.

Benefits and Perks: SWA invests in our people, and we’ve designed a benefits package tailored to meet the needs of our team to include comprehensive medical & dental coverage, vision, 401(k) with employer match, commuter benefits, combined annual PTO, which covers vacation, personal time, and sick leave, etc.

Company Principles: Be visionary. Foster camaraderie. Take ownership. Think holistically. Improve the built environment.

Agencies: Steven Winter Associates, Inc., is not partnering with agencies nor accepts unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for any fees or expenses related to such unsolicited resumes and/or applicants.

EEO AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI): SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): SWA is a workplace where we are aware of and welcoming of the ways in which we are all diverse as evidenced by a culture of listening and understanding. We endeavor to create a workplace where people feel empowered to act; a safe place where people are open to discussing different views; ongoing education opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to build a culture of belonging and accountability.

What to Know: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is a proud employee-owned firm that’s been transforming the built environment for over 50 years. Our mission is to make buildings more sustainable, energy-efficient, accessible, healthy, and resilient, not just with better structures, but to the communities they serve. Working with architects, engineers, developers, owners, and project teams, our team of consultants is always pushing boundaries, collaborating, and problem-solving to deliver solutions that benefit people and the planet.

Join us and become part of a company where your work helps shape a better built environment and where your voice matters. For further information on Steven Winter Associates, please visit http://www.swinter.com.

Notice to External Search Firms: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. is not currently partnering with external search firms. Please do not send resumes to our company or any of our employees without prior approval. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted or acknowledged.

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