Lead Building Enclosure Architect — Client-Facing & Mentorship

Engineering Consulting Service; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Project Architect to join our Florida Building Science + Infrastructure team in Miami, FL. You will manage enclosure consulting projects, act as a lead technical consultant on investigations, testing, and design consulting, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.

You will perform site observations, drafting/CAD work, develop testing plans, interpret test results, and supervise multiple projects with attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture (NCARB).
• 5+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.
• Registered Architect (R.A.) licensure is required.
• IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBECxP) and UW–Madison BECxP / CxA+BE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform building science & infrastructure testing, inspections, and consulting services.
• Conduct site observations and inspections of roofing and building enclosure systems.
• Interpret drawings and perform CAD work as needed.
• Develop testing plans and perform specialized building enclosure testing.
• Interpret test results, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform building enclosure investigations, forensic assessments, and commissioning (BECx).
• Perform new construction design reviews and repairs to existing building envelope components.
• Peer review design documents, specifications, and submittals.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable building codes and standards (IBC, ASHRAE, ASTM, SMACNA, CSI).
• Manage projects from setup through completion; coordinate teams; monitor schedule and budget.
• Prepare proposals, change orders, budgets, and invoices; communicate milestones to clients.
• Interface with clients regularly and lead project meetings and discussions.
• Present testing results, project findings, and recommendations to clients.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and support growth of the client database.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise field personnel performing inspections and testing.
• Coordinate staffing needs with other managers to support project execution.
• Prepare reports, perform analyses, and ensure reports meet professional standards.

Skills

Building science

Building enclosure systems

Construction practices

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, or Architecture (NCARB)

Registered Architect (R.A.) licensure

IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBECxP)

UW–Madison BECxP / CxA+BE certifications

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Project Architect to join our Florida Building Science + Infrastructure team in Miami, FL. You will manage enclosure consulting projects, act as a lead technical consultant on investigations, testing, and design consulting, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.

You will perform site observations, drafting/CAD work, develop testing plans, interpret test results, and supervise multiple projects with attention to