Building Enclosure Consultant - Senior

Steven Winter Associates, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is seeking a Senior Building Enclosure Consultant to join our enclosure consulting team in New York.

The ideal candidate has a passion for high-performance buildings and experience with enclosure systems across historic, new, and retrofit passive house projects. The role offers a growth path, collaboration with sustainability and energy teams, and a chance to contribute to the SWA Whole Building Approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant & direct experience in building enclosure systems.
• Licensed RA or PE preferred.

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, and thermal barriers.
• Attend design meetings and provide ongoing support to the project team.
• Perform site inspections and issue site inspection field reports.
• Review construction administration submittals and shop drawings.
• Assist the SWA team in project management and day-to-day operations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and project teams.

Skills

Enclosure systems

MS Office

Building science

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Licensed RA or PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

THERM

WUFI

Job description

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 Senior Building Enclosure Consultant to contribute to its growing enclosure consulting team in New York.

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and dedicated individual to learn, grow and thrive with us. The ideal candidate is passionate, experienced and knowledgeable about high-performance buildings, in particular, building enclosure systems. SWA works on a variety of building types, from historic properties to new and retrofit passive house projects. Our approach is science-based, technically comprehensive, and practiced with a designer's eye. Our Building Enclosures team works directly with our sustainability and energy teams in providing building owners and clients 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 $115,000 - $130,000 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. Licensed RA or PE preferred.
• 10+ 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 medical, dental, vision, 401k (with match), commuter benefits, etc.

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

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.