Building Envelope Consultant

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Healthcare Benefits (Medical, dental,和

Job summary

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. seeks a senior Building Envelope Project Manager to oversee envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.

You will lead design, investigation, commissioning, and field QA for complex building envelope systems. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction experience with building envelope expertise, strong knowledge of codes, and a track record in project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certification a plus.
• 10+ years of construction-related experience focused on building envelope investigation and design.
• Minimum 3 years of successful project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and QA/QC procedures for envelope systems.
• IIBEC certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Develop and review envelope repair designs; prepare construction documents and details.
• Conduct forensic investigations, prepare assessment reports, and recommend repairs.
• Perform field inspections and QA/QC reviews of submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes; participate in client presentations.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

PE/RA certification (plus)

Job description

This role involves overseeing building envelope projects from start to finish, ensuring quality standards, budget adherence, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building envelope consulting (investigation, design, commissioning) and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project meetings, providing updates on progress, addressing issues, and guiding decision-making processes.
• Work with younger staff during field work and issuance of deliverables.

Repair Design

• Develop and review building envelope repair designs, including glazing systems, curtain walls, roofing, waterproofing, cladding, and insulation.
• Assist with the production of construction documents, specifications, and details for building envelope systems.
• Conduct material selection and structural evaluation of building envelope components.
• Provide design-assist services, recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.

Engineering

• Conduct forensic investigations of building envelope failures, prepare assessment reports, and recommend repairs.
• Translate complex concepts and findings into detailed technical reports and recommendations.Evaluate structural loads and wind pressure requirements for envelope components.
• Provide building envelope commissioning services for new construction, including recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.

Quality Assurance and Field Inspections

• Perform field inspections and evaluations of ongoing construction to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Implement quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
• Inspect work during installation, documenting findings and communicating corrective actions as needed.

Business Development and Client Management

• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and client presentations.
• Manage client relationships, communicating progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (PE, RA, etc.) are a plus.
• 10 plus years of construction-related experience with a background in building envelope investigation and design with a minimum of 3 years successful project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and quality control procedures for building envelope systems.
• Relevant certifications through IIBEC are a plus.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k Matching
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Time
• Educational and Teambuilding Events
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Association Membership and Continuing Education