Building Enclosure Department Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership)

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Miami, FL is seeking a Building Enclosure Department Manager to lead inspections, testing, assessments, and commissioning of building envelopes for existing structures. You will guide a multidisciplinary team and drive growth in the local market, with responsibility for staffing, budgets, and client communication.

The role requires a strong technical background, leadership experience, and the ability to mentor engineers, architects, and inspectors while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB) or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a department focused on Building Enclosure services.
• Drive strategic business development initiatives and expand ECS’s presence within the local market.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff.
• Manage departmental operations, staffing, utilization, and financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
• Oversee projects involving building envelope evaluations, roof and waterproofing assessments, moisture investigations, PCA, forensic investigations, and code compliance inspections.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients; support scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or Architecture (NCARB)

Tools

P.E. license

R.A. license

IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)

BECxP / CxA+BE certifications

Job description

ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Building Enclosure Department Manager to join our Florida Building Science + Infrastructure team in Miami, FL. In this role, you’ll lead projects involving inspections, testing, assessments, and commissioning of building envelopes for existing structures. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients. If you have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and the drive to grow a department, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Practice Growth

• Lead and grow a department focused on Building Enclosure services
• Drive strategic business development initiatives and expand ECS’s presence within the local market
• Develop and strengthen relationships with REITs, developers, property managers, insurance companies, banks, contractors, and design professionals
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff
• Manage departmental operations, staffing, utilization, and financial performance, including P&L responsibility

Technical & Project Oversight

• Oversee projects involving:
• Building envelope and enclosure evaluations
• Roof and waterproofing assessments
• Moisture and water intrusion investigations
• Property condition assessments (PCA)
• Forensic investigations and failure analysis
• Structural evaluations and related design work
• Code compliance inspections and plan review services
• Review technical reports, proposals, scopes, and deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients
• Support project management efforts including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field
• 8+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments
• Licensed or certified in at least one of the following preferred but not required:
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Registered Architect (R.A.)
  • IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and perform work at heights.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Why Join ECS?

• Nationwide Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
• ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And more!

ECS Core Values: Collaborate, Focus & Lead

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.