Building Envelope Consultant

Facade Today; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Healthcare Benefits

Generous PTO and Holidays

Educational and Teambuilding Events

Hybrid Work Environment

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Professional Association Membership

Continuing Education

Job summary

Facade Today is seeking a senior building envelope consultant in the Charlotte area to oversee envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and on-time delivery.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in envelope investigation/design with at least 3 years of project management, plus a PE/RA or equivalent qualifications. Hybrid work with strong client engagement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of construction-related experience with building envelope investigation and design.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and QA/QC for building envelope systems.
• IIBEC certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and quality standards.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead in field meetings, provide progress updates, address issues, and guide decision-making.
• Develop repair designs for glazing systems, curtain walls, roofing, waterproofing, and cladding.
• Produce construction documents, specs, and details for envelope systems.
• Conduct forensic investigations of envelope failures and prepare assessment reports.
• Perform QA/QC by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs; inspect during installation.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes; support business development and client management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Building envelope knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering

PE/RA certification (plus)

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

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 ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Association Membership and Continuing Education