Principal Building Science Leader - Enclosures

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Principal Consultant, Building Science to lead complex building envelope restoration and forensic projects.

You will provide technical oversight, develop client relationships, and guide a growing Building Science practice in the region. The role requires a strong track record in roofing, waterproofing, facades, and exterior wall assemblies, with design and QA/QC oversight, and the ability to manage budgets, proposals, and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in building envelope consulting, building science, restoration design, forensic investigation, and/or building enclosure engineering.
• Professional registration as an RA or PE is required.
• Experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and industry-standard building enclosure tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical leader for building science projects including enclosure systems and restoration design.
• Lead investigations involving envelope failures, water intrusion, and facade issues.
• Develop repair recommendations, restoration designs, specifications, and construction documents.
• Oversee condition assessments, due diligence, and reserve studies.
• Manage multiple projects with scope, budget, and client communication.
• Provide QA/QC on reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Review and seal professional documents per licensing requirements.
• Conduct constructability reviews and third-party peer reviews.
• Direct construction administration, site observations, and contractor coordination.
• Support insurance claims, litigation, arbitrations as needed.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for new projects.
• Cultivate client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Building envelope

Roofing systems

Waterproofing

Exterior walls

Curtain wall

Air and vapor barriers

Thermal insulation

Codes knowledge

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Architecture/Engineering)

RA or PE license

10+ years experience in building science/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Principal Consultant, Building Science to lead complex building envelope restoration and forensic projects.

You will provide technical oversight, develop client relationships, and guide a growing Building Science practice in the region. The role requires a strong track record in roofing, waterproofing, facades, and exterior wall assemblies, with design and QA/QC oversight, and the ability to manage budgets, proposals, and multidisciplinary