Building Enclosure Consultant

X-Factor Consulting; Washington; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Factor Consulting in the greater Washington, D.C. area seeks a Building Envelope Consultant to lead investigations, support evaluations, and repair strategies for commercial and housing structures.

The role combines office analysis with active field work, including rooftop and exterior wall assessments, with regular site travel and PPE requirements. The ideal candidate holds a PE license and a Bachelor’s in civil/structural/architectural engineering, with 5+ years in envelope consulting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 5+ years in envelope consulting, forensic evaluation, restoration design, building science, or existing-building engineering.
• Hands‑on experience diagnosing envelope failures and developing repair designs.
• Working knowledge of roof assemblies, waterproofing, cladding, fenestration, sealants, balconies, and exterior wall systems.
• Strong technical writing skills for investigation reports and construction documentation.
• Historic or landmark rehabilitation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Define repair and modernization approaches focused on quality and long-term building performance.
• Full scope from initial study through construction-phase support.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor stakeholders.
• Prepare assessment reports, drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform construction observation and quality reviews.
• Coordinate with design teams, preservation specialists, contractors, and review agencies.
• Complete technical peer reviews of reports, details, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Present investigation results and recommended strategies within reports, meetings, and client briefings.
• Mentor junior technical staff
• strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand related services.

Skills

Envelope engineering

Forensic evaluation

Building science

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Our client is hiring a Building Envelope Consultant for an excellent position based in the greater Washington D.C. area. This is an office- and field-based role leading investigations, supporting evaluations, diagnosis, repair, rehabilitation, and modernization envelope/enclosure, and exterior wall assemblies on a variety of commercial and housing structures.

Responsibilities

• Define repair and modernization approaches that focused on quality and long-term building performance.
• Full scope from initial study through construction-phase support.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor stakeholders.
• Prepare assessment reports, drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform construction observation and quality reviews.
• Coordinate with design teams, preservation specialists, contractors, and review agencies.
• Complete technical peer reviews of reports, details, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Present investigation results and recommended strategies within reports, meetings, and client briefings.
• Mentor junior technical staff
• strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand related services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 5+ years in envelope consulting, forensic evaluation, restoration design, building science, or existing-building engineering.
• Hands‑on experience conducting condition assessments, diagnosing envelope failures, and developing repair designs.
• Working knowledge of roof assemblies, waterproofing, cladding, fenestration, sealants, balconies, and exterior wall systems.
• Strong technical writing skills, including clear investigation reports and construction documentation.
• Historic or landmark rehabilitation experience is a plus
• Ability to work in office, remote, and field settings, including rooftops, occupied facilities, and active construction sites, with regular site travel and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds while using required PPE.