Building Envelope Consultant

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching

Healthcare Benefits

Generous PTO and Holiday Time

Educational and Teambuilding Events

Hybrid Work Environment

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Professional Association Membership

Job summary

SKA Consulting Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Building Envelope Project Manager in Charlotte, NC to oversee envelopes from inception to completion.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and risks while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors and clients to ensure quality and timely delivery. The role requires strong technical background in envelope investigation, design, commissioning, and experience leading complex projects with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and risk assessment/mitigation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in meetings, provide progress updates, address issues and guide decisions.
• Mentor younger staff during field work and delivery issuance.
• Develop repair designs, specifications, and construction documents for envelope systems.
• Conduct forensic investigations and prepare assessment reports with repair recommendations.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with design specs and QA/QC.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes; respond to RFPs and client presentations.
• Manage client relationships, communicating progress and ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

PE or RA certification preferred

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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