Building Envelope Consultant

Walkerconsultants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity to purchase Walker stock

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Job summary

Walkerconsultants in Houston, Texas is looking for a Building Envelope Consultant to manage projects from investigation to construction administration. This role offers the chance to lead site inspections, collaborate with clients, and provide expert consulting services.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering and over 5 years of experience. The position includes benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building envelope or related experience in building design or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows).
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage building envelope projects from investigation through construction administration.
• Lead site inspections and develop detailed technical reports.
• Oversee the development of contract documents and technical specifications.

Skills

Building envelope consulting

Project management

Field testing

Technical report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

ASTM standards

AAMA standards

Job description

Please note: This role is targeted for a Q3/4 hiring timeline. We are proactively accepting applications and engaging with interested candidates in advance.

Work Location: Memorial City Way, Houston, TX

How Your Role Will Shape Our Success

In this role, you will provide expert building enclosure consulting services to a range of local and national clients. You will act as the primary client contact on projects involving both new construction and existing structures. Your work will focus on the design, evaluation, and consulting for below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies.

Supported by your local director, your responsibilities will include condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage building envelope projects from investigation through construction administration.
• Lead site inspections and field testing activities at construction sites or existing structures and develop detailed technical reports.
• Prepare proposals and clearly defined scopes of work.
• Oversee the development of contract documents, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Conduct peer reviews of enclosure details and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients and Walker team members to deliver practical, innovative solutions.

What You Bring:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• 5+ years of building envelope or related experience in building design, construction, or consulting.
• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); Building Envelope certifications (AIA BEC, IIBEC, or similar) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.).
• Experience with new construction and/or evaluation of existing structures.
• Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing procedures.
• Collaborative, client-focused mindset and interest in business development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document field observations, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients and project teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. You might be the right fit for this role—or another opportunity on our team.

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned.
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts.
• 529 college savings plan.
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year.
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays.
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times.
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves.
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs.
• Paid community involvement hours.
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships.
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.