Building Enclosure Project Manager

Group14eng; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education stipend

Professional memberships

Paid time off to pursue credentials

Hybrid office model

Paid family leave

Retirement plan with company match

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Volunteer days and charitable matching

Annual company events

Job summary

Group14 Engineering is seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager to lead enclosure projects across Colorado and neighboring states. The role combines field work with design reviews, focusing on energy-efficient building performance and practical problem-solving.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, perform field observations and testing, and communicate with owners and design professionals to achieve successful outcomes. This is a full-time, hybrid position from our Denver office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent AEC industry experience will also be considered
• 4+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure design, construction, commissioning, consulting, or testing
• Strong knowledge of building science principles, enclosure systems, construction practices, and common failure mechanisms across varied building types and climate zones
• Experience performing technical reviews of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and enclosure details
• Experience performing or overseeing building enclosure field observations and performance testing, including whole-building airtightness testing, water penetration testing, infrared thermography, and air/water/thermal barrier inspections
• Familiarity with IECC, IBC, ASTM, and AAMA
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to work in hybrid environment
• Ability to travel across Colorado’s Front Range up to 10%
• Professional credentials such as PE, EIT, RA, LEED AP or BECxP

Responsibilities

• Manage building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and testing projects from planning through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and deliverables
• Plan, coordinate, perform, and oversee technical components of new and existing building enclosure projects with minimal oversight
• Perform hands-on field work, including enclosure inspections, air leakage testing, water penetration testing, infrared thermography, electronic leak detection, and other enclosure performance verification
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and enclosure details, and provide recommendations based on building science principles and good construction practices
• Evaluate enclosure performance through field observations, testing, condition assessments and leak investigations
• Lead technical problem-solving and development of practical enclosure solutions, with support from senior staff as needed
• Develop or contribute to building enclosure basis-of-design documents, Owner’s Project Requirements, BECx plans, testing specifications, commissioning documentation, and other technical deliverables
• Lead or participate in design, construction, and commissioning meetings related to building enclosure systems
• Manage construction-phase enclosure activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, issue tracking, and coordination of corrective work
• Prepare clear, concise reports and other project documentation
• Communicate directly with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support successful project outcomes
• Proactively identify enclosure-related risks, anticipate project needs, and identify opportunities
• Be part of a fun, engaged team of building enclosure professionals focused on improving the built environment

Skills

Building enclosure knowledge

Building science principles

Communication skills

Project management

Field oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering/construction management

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Therm/WUFI

Job description

Group14 is seeking a Building Enclosure Project Manager with a strong technical foundation and practical mindset to lead projects, solve complex enclosure challenges, and help advance our Building Enclosure practice.

Group14 Engineering: Not Your Typical Engineering Firm

• We are a 70+ person engineering consulting firm committed to energy and resource efficiency, resulting in greater resiliency and sustainability in buildings
• We strive to provide an environment where everyone can feel they belong. Our people reflect a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to provide better solutions, drive innovation and creativity, and enhance decision-making
• We are a Certified B Corporation, Just Organization, and have been recognized as “Best for the World” by B Lab for Overall, Governance, and Environment
• Located in our LEED v5 Gold certified office in the historic Dodge building at 13th & Lincoln near downtown Denver

Why Group14?

Since we care deeply about our community, our work, and our people, we offer benefits that allow you to:

• Take care of your career:
  • Annual education stipend, professional memberships, and paid time off to pursue credentials
  • Well-developed career advancement program
  • Base salary range $87,000-$110,000 plus annual bonus. Base pay is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Take care of yourself and your family:
  • Hybrid office model that allows for in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays and 4 weeks of personal time
  • Paid family leave through the State of Colorado FAMLI program
  • Retirement plan with a company match of up to 4.5%
  • Health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Take care of the community:
  • Get paid to ride your bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus to work
  • Employees receive two paid volunteer days annually. The company also offers a charitable giving policy, matching employee donations up to $500 per year to 501c3 organizations of their choicee
• Take time to have fun:
  • Annual weekend trip to the mountains (families are paid for) with activities like mountain biking, games, and shared meals
  • Group outings throughout the year, including outdoor activities, happy hours, and attending local sporting events
  • Flexible schedule to take long weekends

Job Description

Our Building Enclosure team works primarily throughout Colorado and neighboring states, with clients across the country. Our projects focus on commercial and multifamily residential buildings. We are seeking a self-motivated Building Enclosure Project Manager with a strong technical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in energy efficiency and sustainable building performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent AEC industry experience will also be considered
• 4+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure design, construction, commissioning, consulting, or testing
• Strong knowledge of building science principles, enclosure systems, construction practices, and common failure mechanisms across varied building types and climate zones
• Experience performing technical reviews of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and enclosure details.
• Experience performing or overseeing building enclosure field observations and performance testing, including whole-building airtightness testing, water penetration testing, infrared thermography, and air/water/thermal barrier inspections.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and industry standards, including IECC, IBC, ASTM, and AAMA
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
• Sound judgment when navigating technical challenges or ethical considerations
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado’s Front Range, with occasional overnight travel up to 10%
• Ability to work from the Denver office approximately two days per week, in addition to field work
• Ability to work independently on active construction sites, including climbing ladders/scaffolding, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting/transporting equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with Fundamental/Enhanced Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx, LEED)
  • Candidates with greater experience may be considered for a higher-level position
• Experience with IECC building thermal envelope performance verification and air leakage testing
• Experience with existing building enclosure consulting, including condition assessments, investigative testing, and development of repair or improvement recommendations
• Familiarity with THERM, WUFI, or other building enclosure analytical tools and methods
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace
• Relevant professional credentials or certifications, such as PE, EIT, RA, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, BECxP, CxA+BE, or LEED AP

How You Will Contribute

• Manage building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and testing projects from planning through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and deliverables
• Plan, coordinate, perform, and oversee technical components of new and existing building enclosure projects with minimal oversight
• Perform hands-on field work, including enclosure inspections, air leakage testing, water penetration testing, infrared thermography, electronic leak detection, and other enclosure performance verification
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and enclosure details, and provide recommendations based on building science principles and good construction practices
• Evaluate enclosure performance through field observations, testing, condition assessments and leak investigations
• Lead technical problem-solving and development of practical enclosure solutions, with support from senior staff as needed
• Develop or contribute to building enclosure basis-of-design documents, Owner’s Project Requirements, BECx plans, testing specifications, commissioning documentation, and other technical deliverables
• Lead or participate in design, construction, and commissioning meetings related to building enclosure systems
• Manage construction-phase enclosure activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, issue tracking, and coordination of corrective work
• Prepare clear, concise reports and other project documentation
• Communicate directly with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support successful project outcomes
• Proactively identify enclosure-related risks, anticipate project needs, and identify opportunities
• Be part of a fun, engaged team of building enclosure professionals focused on improving the built environment

This is a full‑time position and offers the following benefits:

• Salary range: $87,000 – $110,000
• Retirement plan with socially responsible investment options and company match
• Health insurance and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Family leave
• 10 paid holidays, plus paid personal time off
• Alternative transportation payment (e.g., get paid to ride your bike, walk, etc.)
• Annual education stipend and professional memberships

Group14 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, military obligation, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state or federal law. It is therefore our policy and practice to provide equal opportunity to all job applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination.