Principal Consultant – Building Envelopes & Restoration

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V"

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Principal Consultant- Architectural Engineering to lead complex restoration and envelope projects across the region. The role requires independent judgment, deep technical expertise, and client-focused management to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will maintain strong client relationships, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to business development while guiding project teams and delivering on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years of building envelopes experience including restoration, consulting, and forensics.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex restoration and consulting projects with minimal supervision.
• Design restoration solutions for building envelopes, including facades, roofs, and waterproofing systems.
• Conduct field inspections and document restoration work in progress.
• Lead by example and foster a positive, professional work environment.
• Complete assignments within your area of professional expertise.
• Assist with preparing proposals, scopes of work, and project approaches.
• Ensure reports, proposals, and other deliverables meet company standards and are properly signed and sealed.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by responding quickly to client concerns and resolving issues effectively.
• Support marketing and business development efforts, including maintaining and growing an existing book of business.
• Review draft invoices prior to final submission.
• Meet service expectations, including a guaranteed two-day turnaround for deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facade inspection

Roofing systems

Waterproofing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural eng or architecture

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Principal Consultant- Architectural Engineering to lead complex restoration and envelope projects across the region. The role requires independent judgment, deep technical expertise, and client-focused management to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will maintain strong client relationships, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to business development while guiding project teams and delivering on schedule and budget.