Building Envelope Consultant

KTA-Tator, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Opportunities for leadership roles

Employee-owned company benefits

Job summary

KTA-Tator, Inc. is seeking a Building Envelope Consultant / Project Manager to join our Commercial Services Group. This full-time position involves leading technical assessments of commercial buildings and managing client needs from proposal through final deliverables. Opportunities for professional development and career growth are significant.

You will perform on-site assessments, coordinate with external firms, and prepare technical reports while ensuring project assignments are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a strong understanding of building maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or specialized experience in a related discipline.
• Technical experience in building science principles.
• Ability to manage project assignments on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site building envelope consulting and diagnostic assessments.
• Coordinate with peers and external firms to determine root causes of problems.
• Prepare technical reports based on field assessments.

Skills

Building science principles

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Building Envelope Consultant / Project Manager

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA’s hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings. KTA’s Commercial Services Group provides building systems consulting services through a variety of offerings, including building envelope diagnostics with an emphasis on moisture intrusion, masonry, and paint problems, specifying repairs, and providing quality assurance services during remodel projects.

Join a growing Commercial Services Group where your technical expertise and initiative can make a real impact. We’re looking for a driven, self-starting professional to lead and perform technical assessments of commercial buildings while managing client needs from proposal through final deliverables and invoicing. This full‑time role, based remotely or in either our Pittsburgh, PA corporate office or Dobson, NC field office, offers significant opportunities for professional development, expanding responsibility, and career growth. This position provides a pathway to increased leadership within the business unit, including the opportunity to take on a larger operational role over time and contribute to the strategic growth and business development efforts of the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional tier on‑site building envelope consulting and diagnostic assessments, moisture intrusion surveys, failure investigations, coating condition assessments, and paint and building repair QA inspections.
• Coordinate with peers and external consulting engineering firms and commercial building owners to gain insight and determine root causes of identified problems.
• Explore client needs, verify understanding of their needs, and prepare responsive proposals that provide solutions to building envelope and moisture intrusion problems.
• Prepare written technical reports based on field assessments including scopes of work, specifications, and recommendations for remediation of building/coatings issues, with minimal guidance.
• Effectively coordinate building inspection staff and review their reports and client deliverables for accuracy.
• Manage project assignments on time, on scope, and within budget in conformance with KTA’s scope of services and corporate quality standards.
• Support and progressively lead business development initiatives, including client relationship management, identification of new service opportunities, proposal strategy, and contributing to long‑term growth and leadership succession of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or specialized experience) in Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Technical experience in the application of building science principles and a strong understanding of commercial building maintenance and remodel strategies for determining causes of moisture intrusion.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word), reading and taking measurements, blueprint reading, and mathematical proficiency.
• AutoCAD and Bluebeam Proficiency – preferred.
• Professional engineering or architectural license – ideal.
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. (30‑50% expected), valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO), AMPP coatings credentials, LEED credentials – desired.
• Physical requirements: Ability to hear, speak, smell; vision (close, distance, color, depth, ability to adjust focus); ability to climb and work from heights, safely lift 50 pounds, work outside, and walk on uneven ground or terrain.

Apply today to take the next step in becoming a part of a proudly 100% employee‑owned company that offers competitive pay and benefits!

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.