Building Envelope Consultant — Field & Design Lead

UES, Inc.; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. is seeking a Building Envelope Consultant to lead design support, specifications, and lifecycle project management from schematic design through construction administration.

You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver robust envelope systems and accurate drawings. The role requires a PE or licensed architect, 5+ years in envelope design or related fields, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in building envelope design, inspections, building construction, QA/QC, or materials testing.
• Professional Engineer or AIA (Registered Architect) required.
• Licensed professional with the ability to sign and seal drawings (licensure required).
• Strong knowledge of building envelope systems, including roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, and fenestration.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical specifications and reviewing construction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and oversee projects from concept through closeout.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.
• Ability to perform fieldwork, site visits, and inspections as required.
• Familiarity with codes (e.g., ASTM, IBC, AAMA, ABAA, NRCA, RCI).
• Certifications such as ABAA Certified Inspector, RRO, or IIBEC credentials preferred or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Support building envelope design across all phases of the building design process, from Schematic Design through Construction Administration.
• Conceptualize building envelope design solutions and define performance criteria for roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall, and window systems.
• Select appropriate materials and assemblies based on performance requirements, constructability, and environmental exposure.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate technical specifications for roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall, and fenestration systems.
• Ensure construction drawings are accurate, coordinated, and aligned with specifications; primary responsibility includes assembling and reviewing specifications and validating drawing content.
• Review and validate submittals and shop drawings, including verification of roof drainage capacity calculations.
• Define, review, and evaluate roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall system mock-ups.
• Develop detailed system drawings and details for roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall, and window systems.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate design intent, performance criteria, and project status.
• Peer review construction documents and evaluate building envelope performance.
• Conduct physical assessments of existing client buildings and prepare assessment reports to support budgeting for future roofing or building envelope projects.
• Perform forensic field investigations of failing building envelope systems and document findings.
• Conduct design-level site visits to collect precise field measurements, including penetrations, drains, and existing conditions.
• Inspect building envelope construction to assure quality and conformance with design intent.
• Collaborate with CAD operators to develop roof plans, details, and scope of work documentation.
• Manage projects from start to finish, including bidding, responding to RFIs, issuing addenda, and conducting Owner/Contractor/Architect (OCA) meetings.
• Coordinate with field inspectors, review inspection reports for accuracy, and address construction issues as needed.
• Issue weekly or biweekly construction progress reports in accordance with contract requirements.
• Manage project closeout activities, including review and delivery of as-built drawings, which may reflect deviations from original design documents.
• Provide overall project management, including scheduling, coordination, and client communication.
• Maintain responsibility for project financial management, including invoicing, expense tracking, and fee projections.
• Monitor and evaluate project financial performance through review of profit and loss statements.
• Adjust billing hours as needed to align with project requirements and timelines.
• Reassess completed project bids and performance to inform future pricing and project planning.

Skills

Envelope design

Project management

Technical writing

Field inspections

Communication skills

Code knowledge

Licensure

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineer or AIA license

Tools

CAD software

Field reporting software

Job description

UES, Inc. is seeking a Building Envelope Consultant to lead design support, specifications, and lifecycle project management from schematic design through construction administration.

You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver robust envelope systems and accurate drawings. The role requires a PE or licensed architect, 5+ years in envelope design or related fields, and strong communication skills.