Building Envelope Specialist

Walker Consultants; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and licensure reimbursement

401(k) match

HSA employer contribution

Commuter benefit accounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Walker Consultants in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Building Envelope Specialist to diagnose and repair enclosure issues on diverse structures. You will perform on-site assessments, testing, and commissioning activities, collaborating with engineers, architects, and owners to ensure performance and durability.

The role requires 5–10 years in building envelope work, licensure pursuit or equivalent, and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering from ABET/NAAB-accredited program.
• 5–10 years Building Envelope experience.
• Pursuing architectural/engineering licensure with NCARB AXP or EIT, or able to obtain it.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of enclosure materials, insulation, air barrier systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site condition assessments and construction observations of envelopes.
• Investigate and test to diagnose building envelope issues using testing tools.
• Support Building Enclosure Commissioning through design to occupancy.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing investigations and recommendations.
• Prepare construction documents with drawings and specs for repairs.
• Analyze current building codes and project impacts.
• Collaborate with project team to meet budget and schedule goals.
• Work with enclosure materials like curtain walls, roofing, brick, stucco, stone and metal cladding.

Skills

Building envelope

Drawing interpretation

Technical communication

Field work

Travel willingness

Education

ABET/NAAB accredited degree

Licensure pursuit (AXP/EIT)

Job description

About the Opportunity:

Do you like problem-solving and opportunities to work outdoors while investigating unique buildings? Would you like to develop your hands-on knowledge of building enclosure systems, restore existing building facades, and understand how detailing affects overall performance, durability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort? If so, Walker has an exciting opportunity to cultivate your technical skills as a Building Envelope Specialist in the growing field of Building Enclosure Consulting and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx).

In this role you will be working with an interdisciplinary team on various structures such as high rises, historic or vintage buildings, hospitals, offices, condominiums, schools, and higher-level education to diagnose and design repairs for enclosure issues such as water infiltration, condensation, air infiltration, deterioration of facades, and much more.

You will investigate existing conditions and configurations of cladding components and apply testing methods such as water testing, air leakage testing, and infrared thermography to identify root causes. For new construction projects, you will support Engineers, Architects, Owners, and Contractors by reviewing enclosure design details, specifications, submittals, mockups, and construction for continuity, constructability, and alignment with project performance requirements. You will also assist with Building Enclosure Commissioning activities from design through construction and occupancy, help prepare Construction Documents under the supervision of a Project Manager, and review implementation of the work through construction site visits and functional performance testing.

Successful candidates will be self-starters, enthusiastic to learn, with well-developed time management and multitasking skills.

What You'll Do

• Perform on-site condition assessments and construction observations to record existing conditions.
• Perform investigations and testing to diagnose building envelope issues using various testing tools and techniques.
• Support Building Enclosure Commissioning activities during pre-design, design, construction, and occupancy phases.
• Analyze field data and prepare technical reports for clients that summarize the investigation and recommendations.
• Work with an interdisciplinary project team to prepare Construction Documents including project drawings and specifications to implement repairs or rehabilitation of a building exterior.
• Analyze current building codes to determine its impacts on the project.
• Ability to work with a Project Manager to maintain project goals for budget and schedule.
• Desire to foster strong technical skills in different enclosure materials such as curtain wall windows, roofing types, brick, stucco, stone and metal cladding systems.
• Curiosity to dig deep into problems and apply knowledge of enclosure systems, diagnostic testing and the scientific method under atypical conditions.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor or better in Architecture or Engineering from ABET or NAAB accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of previous Building Envelope experience
• Working towards licensure in either architecture or engineering with a NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) record or EIT status, or ability to attain it.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Basic understanding of building enclosure materials, attachments, thermodynamics, insulation, and air barrier systems.
• Basic understanding of facade and roofing detailing. Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work in the office and in the field.
• Ability to work from elevated heights such as swing-stage scaffolding, man-lift, ladder or roof.
• This role may require occasional travel locally and outside the local area.

Benefits of Joining Walker:

As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers tuition and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!

• competitive compensation
• tuition and licensure reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• HSA employer contribution
• commuter benefit accounts
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance

Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker lineage stems from an industry leader in parking design and engineering. However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects. Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our architectural and engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.

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.