Building Envelope Division Lead - Roofing & Fenestration

hcea; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) seeks an experienced Building Envelope Division Manager to lead and grow our Building Envelope Consulting and Testing practice. This role drives technical oversight, project management, staff leadership, and key client relationships across roofing, air barriers, waterproofing, exterior walls, and fenestration.

The Division Manager will supervise inspectors and consultants, coordinate specialized testing subcontractors, and ensure quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Science, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in building envelope consulting, inspection, testing, or enclosure commissioning.
• Experience supervising technical staff and managing project teams.
• Experience coordinating field performance testing programs and specialty testing subcontractors.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and contribute to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for building envelope projects.
• Review project documents, specs, shop drawings, and field reports for compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate roofing, waterproofing, air barrier, cladding, and fenestration systems through design, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Develop inspection protocols, testing procedures, and reporting standards.
• Assist clients in identifying and resolving building envelope deficiencies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from proposal through closeout.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Monitor project performance for quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and review technical reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate activities with owners, architects, contractors, developers, and stakeholders.
• Manage building envelope testing programs including roofing, air barriers, waterproofing, and fenestration testing.
• Coordinate subcontracted testing consultants and review results.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client development

Team mentoring

Technical oversight

Communication

Report writing

Construction knowledge

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Building Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) seeks an experienced Building Envelope Division Manager to lead and grow our Building Envelope Consulting and Testing practice. This role drives technical oversight, project management, staff leadership, and key client relationships across roofing, air barriers, waterproofing, exterior walls, and fenestration.

The Division Manager will supervise inspectors and consultants, coordinate specialized testing subcontractors, and ensure quality,