Building Envelope Consultant

Walkerconsultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Consultants in San Francisco seeks a Building Envelope Consultant to provide expert services to local and national clients on new construction and existing structures. You will lead design, evaluation, and consulting for below-grade waterproofing, exterior walls, fenestration, plazas, and roofing assemblies, acting as primary client contact.

With 4+ years of building envelope experience, you will perform condition assessments, investigations, repairs, construction administration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from ABET-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert building enclosure consulting to local and national clients on new construction and existing structures.
• Design, evaluate, and consult on below-grade waterproofing, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration, and roofing assemblies.
• Perform condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid-phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services.
• Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review investigations, designs, progress, and recommendations.
• Assist with peer reviews and progress reviews during reports and construction documents to ensure quality.
• Participate in field investigations and testing with hoses, equipment, and field materials.
• Monitor budgets and schedules; address discrepancies.
• Support client relationships and business development, including RFQ/RFP responses.

Skills

Building envelope

Waterproofing

Project management

Client relations

Field testing

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 senior staff, 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 Sets Us Apart?

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.

What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.

• Perform investigations related to the building envelope and prepare reports documenting observations, findings, and repair recommendations.
• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes and recommendations, and prepare opinions of probable construction costs.
• Produce building envelope construction documents and support projects through construction.
• Perform construction administration services, including RFI and submittal reviews, site visits, field observations, and punch list inspections.
• Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review investigations, designs, construction progress, and technical recommendations.
• Assist with peer and office reviews of projects and perform progress reviews during the production of reports and construction documents to help ensure quality.
• Participate in field investigations and testing, including handling hoses, testing equipment, and other field materials.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and take appropriate action to address discrepancies.
• Support client relationships and business development efforts, including preparation of RFQ/RFP responses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

• 4+ years of building envelope and waterproofing experience.
• Knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.).
• Experience with both new construction and the evaluation of existing structures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., including hoses, testing equipment, and other materials used during field investigations and testing.
• 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.

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.