Building Enclosure Group Manager / Principal

ECS Midwest, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

ESOP

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ECS Midwest, LLC in Detroit, MI is seeking a Group Manager to lead the Building Science & Infrastructure team. You will mentor engineers, technicians, and PMs while guiding projects from inception through delivery, ensuring quality and profitable outcomes.

This role emphasizes leadership, business development, and client relations across diverse facilities. A strong technical background in building enclosure consulting and licensure is required, with ESOP and strong compensation benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, testing, or design.
• Licensed or certified: P.E., RA, IIBEC certs (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP) or BECxP/CxA+BE.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, architects, and PMs; mentor and grow technical excellence
• Oversee Building Enclosure projects from investigations to design consulting
• Drive proposals, reports, and P&L for the group
• Develop client relationships and lead market initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering or Architecture

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Position & Office Overview

As a Group Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience both out on the field as well as handling the \"business\" side of geotechnical engineering. Engineers, technicians, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself - but bring others along with you. You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the \"big\" picture and want to contribute accordingly - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.

Responsibilities

ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our Midwest Building Science & Infrastructure team in Detroit, MI. In this role, you'll oversee operations related to building enclosure investigations, assessments, commissioning, testing, and design consulting. You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate building envelope performance, support construction quality, and deliver practical consulting solutions across a variety of facility types. 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:

• Develop, lead, and manage a team of engineers, architects and project managers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
• Oversee all operations related to Building Enclosure Consulting projects including investigations, assessments, commissioning, testing, and design consulting
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including proposal preparation, technical report reviews, and departmental P&L performance
• Drive business development by building and maintaining strong client relationships and leading marketing initiatives in this market sector
• Partner with internal recruiting team to attract, hire, and retain top talent, ensuring the group remains staffed for success

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (NCARB).
• 12+ years of related experience in building enclosure consulting, including testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.
• Licensed or certified in at least one of the following:
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Registered Architect (R.A.)
  • IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE)

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

About Us

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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. To learn more, clickhere.