Building Envelope Consultant

Thomas Young Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group seeks an experienced building enclosure consultant to join our Seattle-area practice. The role involves performing envelope assessments, coordinating with project teams, and guiding enclosure design for both new construction and restoration projects.

You will review drawings, conduct field tests, and prepare repair recommendations, with a strong emphasis on clear communication with owners and architects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building enclosure consulting.
• Background in Architecture or Engineering.
• Experience with façade systems, roofing, waterproofing, air and water barriers.
• Knowledge of enclosure investigations, condition assessments, and construction administration.
• Experience preparing technical reports and repair recommendations.
• Strong communication and client facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform building envelope assessments and site observations.
• Support enclosure design for new construction projects.
• Review construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Conduct field testing and QA for waterproofing and air/water performance.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and repair recommendations.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, ownership groups, and project teams.
• Support projects from investigation through construction completion.
• Participate in client meetings and project discussions.

Skills

Building envelope

Field testing

Report writing

Client facing

Project coordination

Education

Architecture or Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

This consulting practice specializes in building enclosure performance, helping owners, architects, and contractors navigate everything from new construction detailing to façade investigations and repair programs. Their projects cover a wide range of building types, offering exposure to both modern construction and existing building restoration work. The team is known for its practical approach to problem solving and technical expertise, creating an environment where consultants are given responsibility, direct client exposure, and clear opportunities for growth.

What you'll be doing:

Performing building envelope assessments, investigations, and site observations

Supporting enclosure design consulting for new construction projects

Reviewing construction documents, shop drawings, and material submittals

Conducting field testing and quality assurance reviews related to waterproofing and air and water performance

Preparing technical reports, specifications, and repair recommendations

Coordinating with architects, contractors, ownership groups, and project teams

Supporting projects from initial investigation through construction completion

Participating in client meetings and project discussions

What we're looking for:

5+ years of building enclosure or building envelope consulting experience

Background in Architecture or Engineering

Experience with façade systems, roofing, waterproofing, air and water barriers, and exterior wall assemblies

Knowledge of enclosure investigations, condition assessments, and construction administration

Experience preparing technical reports and repair recommendations

Strong communication and client facing skills

Professional licensure or progress toward licensure preferred

Ability to balance field work, technical consulting, and project coordination

More reasons to apply:

Exposure to both new construction and existing building projects

Diverse project portfolio across commercial, institutional, and multifamily sectors

Strong mix of field work, investigation, and consulting responsibilities

Direct access to leadership and experienced technical professionals

Stable pipeline of repeat client work

Clear opportunities to take on greater project and client responsibility

Strong support for long-term professional growth