Director of Operations - Building Enclosure

LaBeau Collective Talent Partners; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Employee ownership program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Professional development and tuitionre

Wellness programs

Job summary

LaBeau Collective Talent Partners seeks a Director of Operations – Building Enclosure in the Dallas area to lead and grow the Building Enclosure Rehabilitation & Restoration practice. You will oversee project delivery, client relationships, and strategic growth while remaining hands-on in technical consulting.

This role focuses on existing building rehabilitation, restoration, and modernization rather than new construction design, with emphasis on leadership, consulting, and financial

Qualifications

• Active RA license required.
• 10+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting or related fields.
• Strong leadership, client relationship, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of enclosure failures and water intrusion.
• Oversee building condition assessments and enclosure evaluations for existing structures.
• Develop rehabilitation, restoration, and modernization strategies for roofing, waterproofing, façades, fenestration, exterior walls, and related enclosure systems.
• Review technical reports, investigation findings, repair recommendations, drawings, and specifications.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on complex projects while remaining actively engaged in project execution.
• Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, resource allocation, and overall performance.
• Coordinate workloads to meet utilization, revenue, and client service objectives.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Position: Director of Operations – Building Enclosure

Salary: $140,000 – $165,000 annually + Performance-Based Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are partnering with an established, nationally recognized building consulting firm seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Licensed Architect to lead and grow its Building Enclosure Rehabilitation & Restoration practice in the Dallas area. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on leader who enjoys solving complex building challenges, mentoring technical professionals, developing client relationships, and driving business growth. As Director of Operations, you will provide both business leadership and technical direction for a growing team focused on existing building enclosure systems. You will oversee project delivery, operational performance, team development, client relationships, and strategic growth while remaining actively involved in technical consulting. This position focuses on existing building rehabilitation, restoration, and modernization rather than new construction design.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Consulting

• Lead investigations involving building enclosure failures, water intrusion, façade deterioration, roofing deficiencies, waterproofing issues, and other building performance concerns.
• Oversee building condition assessments and enclosure evaluations for existing structures.
• Develop rehabilitation, restoration, and modernization strategies for roofing, waterproofing, façades, fenestration, exterior walls, and related enclosure systems.
• Review technical reports, investigation findings, repair recommendations, drawings, and specifications.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on complex projects while remaining actively engaged in project execution.

Operations & Project Management

• Oversee projects ranging from focused building assessments to complex rehabilitation and modernization programs.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, resource allocation, and overall performance.
• Coordinate workloads to meet utilization, revenue, and client service objectives.
• Maintain technical quality and consistency across project deliverables.
• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, and operational reporting.
• Support proposal development, project planning, and staffing strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and technical professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide professional development guidance, and support career growth.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide coaching in project management, technical problem-solving, consulting, and client engagement.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Build and maintain relationships with building owners, property managers, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and industry partners.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and develop new business.
• Participate in networking, industry events, client meetings, and business development initiatives.
• Present technical findings, repair recommendations, and project solutions to clients.
• Support proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits.

Strategic Growth & Practice Development

• Help shape the long-term growth and direction of the Building Enclosure Rehabilitation & Restoration practice.
• Participate in business planning, staffing strategies, revenue forecasting, and operational improvements.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and evolving client needs.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Active Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, architecture, building science, rehabilitation, restoration, forensic investigations, or existing building consulting.
• Strong technical understanding of roofing, waterproofing, façades, fenestration, air barriers, vapor barriers, and exterior wall assemblies.
• Experience conducting building assessments, investigations, and developing repair or rehabilitation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing projects, and overseeing operational performance.
• Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities.
• Strong financial management, project planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with restoration, rehabilitation, modernization, or capital improvement projects involving existing buildings.
• Background in building enclosure investigations, water intrusion evaluations, or forensic consulting.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical professionals.
• Additional certifications related to building enclosure consulting, building science, or restoration.
• Established industry relationships and a track record of business development success.
• Base Salary: $140,000 – $165,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Employee ownership/retirement benefit program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

This hybrid position combines office-based leadership, remote work, client meetings, and fieldwork. Regular travel to project sites is required, including commercial buildings, occupied facilities, active construction sites, and rooftops.

Candidates should be comfortable navigating existing buildings and construction environments, conducting site evaluations, and participating in occasional travel as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing fair employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.