Building Envelope Consultant

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Holidays

Job summary

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC is seeking a Mid-Level Building Enclosure Consultant to join our Fort Lauderdale, Florida metropolitan area team. This role blends field investigations, testing, inspections, forensic evaluations, and consulting on building enclosure systems across diverse facilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on field experience, a solid understanding of enclosure systems, and a drive to grow technical and professional consulting skills within the building enclosure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure, roofing and/or waterproofing consulting, forensic investigations, property condition assessments, or related field.
• Working knowledge of building construction practices and building enclosure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual building enclosure assessments, moisture surveys, pre-design investigations, and property condition assessments under the mentorship of senior consultants.
• Assist with forensic evaluations and investigations of building enclosure and roofing systems exhibiting distress, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, or suspected failures.
• Conduct field testing of roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, and curtain wall systems on new and existing construction in general accordance with applicable ASTM, AAMA, TAS, and ANSI standards.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals associated with building enclosure systems.
• Support quality assurance observations and site inspections to evaluate conformance with contract documents, manufacturer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of concise, technically sound reports documenting observations, testing procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, contractors, and design professionals throughout various phases of projects.
• Occasional overnight travel, both in-state and out-of-state, may be required.

Skills

Building enclosure experience

Reading architectural drawings

Field investigations

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NOVA Engineering and Environmental is seeking a Mid-Level Building Enclosure Consultant to join our growing Facilities & Building Enclosure Team serving the Fort Lauderdale, Florida metropolitan area. We are seeking a motivated professional with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative mindset who is eager to expand their technical expertise and consulting experience in the building enclosure industry.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, educational, retail, multi‑family, manufacturing, and institutional facilities within both the public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on field experience, a foundational understanding of building enclosure systems, and a strong desire to continue developing technical and professional consulting skills.

Position Overview

This position includes a combination of field investigations, testing, inspections, forensic evaluations, and consulting services related to building enclosure systems, roofing, waterproofing, windows, and exterior wall assemblies. Candidates should be comfortable working in both field and office environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform visual building enclosure assessments, moisture surveys, pre‑design investigations, and property condition assessments under the mentorship of senior consultants.
• Assist with forensic evaluations and investigations of building enclosure and roofing systems exhibiting distress, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, or suspected failures.
• Conduct field testing of roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, and curtain wall systems on new and existing construction in general accordance with applicable ASTM, AAMA, TAS, and ANSI standards.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals associated with building enclosure systems.
• Support quality assurance observations and site inspections to evaluate conformance with contract documents, manufacturer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of concise, technically sound reports documenting observations, testing procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, contractors, and design professionals throughout various phases of projects.
• Occasional overnight travel, both in‑state and out‑of‑state, may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure, roofing and/or waterproofing consulting, forensic investigations, property condition assessments, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of building construction practices and building enclosure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, building science, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with exterior wall systems, cladding, windows, curtain walls, roofing, and waterproofing assemblies.
• Exposure to remedial design, repair recommendations, or rehabilitation of building enclosure systems.
• Familiarity with applicable testing standards (ASTM, AAMA, FM, ANSI, TAS, etc.).
• Boom lift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly technical report writing and client communication.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Approximately 50% field‑based assignments.
• In‑state travel required; occasional out‑of‑state travel may be required.
• Ability to climb ladders, access roofs, and perform observations from mechanical lifts and elevated platforms.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and navigate active construction sites.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Company‑observed paid holidays.
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children.
• Company paid short‑term disability coverage.
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long‑term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Use of take‑home company vehicle for daily travel to work sites with fuel card.

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.