Building Envelope Consultant

Facade Today; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus program

Stock ownership

Medical, dental, vision, company-paid

Mental wellness benefits

Health Savings Account with company""-

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commutr

529 college savings plan

Paid Time Off (3+ weeks)

9 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

Bereavement leave & PTO donation

Parental leave & paid time off

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

Professional memberships sponsorship

Internal conferences and development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Walker Consultants in the United States seeks a senior building envelope consultant to provide expert services to local and national clients on new and existing structures. You will lead investigations, design repair schemes, prepare cost estimates, and produce construction documents while supervising staff and coordinating with architects and contractors.

Supported by a local director, you will perform condition assessments, peer reviews, bid-phase services, and construction administration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years of building envelope and waterproofing experience.
• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials.
• Experience with both new construction and existing structures evaluation.
• Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage client relationships.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations related to the building envelope and prepare reports.
• Develop repair schemes and repair recommendations, and prepare cost estimates.
• Produce building envelope construction documents.
• Assist in peer/office reviews of projects.
• Monitor project budget and schedule; ensure quality.
• Conduct site visits, review RFIs & submittals, and manage punch lists.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and clients on investigations and designs.

Skills

Building envelope

Waterproofing

Client relationships

Project supervision

RFQ/RFP responses

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

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

• Perform investigations related to the building envelope and prepare reports with observations and repair recommendations.


• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes and repair recommendations, and prepare opinion of probable construction cost estimates.


• Produce building envelope construction documents.


• Assist in peer/office reviews of projects.


• Make progress reviews during the production of reports and construction documents to assure a quality project.


• Perform construction administration services such as RFI & submittal review, site visits, and punch list. Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review our investigations and designs and to answer questions related to our work.


• Monitor project budget and schedule and act to correct any discrepancies.


• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Additional Requirements:

• 5+ years of building envelope and waterproofing experience.


• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); Building Envelope certifications (AIA BEC, RCI, or similar) are a plus


• Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.).


• Experience with both new construction and evaluation of existing structures.


• Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing procedures.


• Ability to supervise professional and support staff, including outside consultants assigned to the project.


• Ability to manage client relationships and maintain communication with the client after the project is finished for securing possible future work.


• A collaborative, client-focused mindset and interest in business development.


• Ability to compile strong RFQ/RFP responses.


• Willingness to travel as needed.

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program


• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock - Walker is 100% employee-owned!


• Medical, dental, vision, 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

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker offers various comprehensive services spanning structural integrity and building performance, encompassing forensic investigations, building envelope analysis, and restoration. Our forensic specialists excel in pinpointing the underlying causes of intricate issues, be it structural complexities, architectural hurdles, or building envelope uncertainties. Leveraging thorough investigations, meticulous assessments, and advanced analyses, we deliver enduring solutions.

The building envelope’s significance transcends protection; it profoundly influences energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and aesthetic allure. Our building envelope experts ensure continuity, durability, and performance, maintaining project integrity from inception to a structure’s lengthy service life. With a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Walker’s extensive presence allows swift responses to local demands while harnessing the proficiency of our adept designers and practitioners.

Join Us!

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Walker Consultants is an 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.