Building Enclosure Specialist

LRS Architects, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Support for licensure and education

Job summary

LRS Architects, Inc. is seeking a Building Enclosure Specialist in Portland, OR, to oversee exterior detailing on projects. The role requires 20+ years of experience in architecture and 10+ years in construction administration. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining a detail library, and ensuring quality assurance across projects. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, with technical expertise in building systems and performance. The position offers a hybrid work model along with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Mastered knowledge of technical design, building systems, codes, and processes.
• Strong expertise in envelope systems and building performance.
• Team-oriented communication skills for mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource and problem solver on building performance issues.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical support to staff.
• Collaborate to ensure enclosure quality and compliance.

Skills

Technical design knowledge

Building systems expertise

Building performance expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Location and Schedule

Portland, OR | Schedule: Hybrid (Remote + In-Office)

Overview

At LRS Architects, quality and technical excellence are at the core of our practice. We are seeking a Building Enclosure Specialist with deep expertise in building envelope systems, technical detailing, and construction practices to oversee exterior detailing on a variety of project types. This role will include training staff, maintaining and expanding our detail library, and ensuring the highest standards of technical documentation across projects.

What We Offer

• Schedule flexibility: Work where you thrive - with a mix of hybrid and in-office (3+ days/week) work.
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
• 401(k) with employer match to support your financial future
• Generous paid time off and 7+ paid holidays annually
• Support for licensure, certification, and continuing education to help you grow
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values mentorship, balance, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource and problem solver, offering solutions on constructability and building performance issues
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical support to staff on building envelope design and detailing
• Collaborate with project managers, design staff, consultants, manufacturers, and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure enclosure quality, coordination, and energy code compliance
• Contribute directly to project detailing on a case‑by‑case basis
• Maintain and expand the firm’s detail library and templates, ensuring they reflect best practices, constructability, and current codes
• Support the development of project specifications in collaboration with the spec writing team
• Continue to develop the firm’s Quality Assurance (QA) process, ensuring enclosure consistency and technical excellence across projects
• Review drawings and specifications for enclosure best practices at key milestones, providing clear, actionable feedback to project teams
• Manage the quality assurance review process including other reviewers and oversee a firm‑wide QA database

What You’ll Bring

• Mastered knowledge of technical design, building systems, building code, energy code, and construction processes
• Strong expertise in envelope systems, detailing, and building performance
• Strong team‑oriented communication skills, with a collaborative approach to mentoring staff and supporting project teams in resolving technical challenges
• Organizational skills to manage multiple reviews, track milestones, and maintain review systems
• Commitment to firm‑wide excellence and continuous improvement

Skills and Experience We Value

• 20+ years of professional experience in architecture, with significant technical and construction administration background
• 10+ years of construction administration experience
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for markups and communication with teams
• Working knowledge of Revit (2D drafting skills preferred)
• Experience with specification processes and technical writing
• Ability to stay current with building technologies, products, codes, and regulatory standards