Senior Associate - Enclosure

Thomas Young Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee owned

Health insurance

401k match

Hybrid schedule

SoCal exposure

National platform

Job summary

Thomas Young Group, an employee-owned consulting firm specializing in building enclosure and forensic investigations, seeks a Senior Associate to lead investigations, manage projects, and partner with clients across a range of property types.

You will oversee site visits, testing, and detailed reporting, review drawings, and guide budgets and proposals. Mentoring junior staff and growing the Los Angeles practice are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering required.
• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer preferred.
• 15+ years in architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Forensic or investigative building enclosure experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of facade systems, waterproofing, roofing and cladding.
• On-site project administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure investigations from assessment through final reporting.
• Oversee site visits, testing and detailed field investigations.
• Review construction docs to identify causes of failures.
• Prepare reports with repair recommendations and cost considerations.
• Manage scope, schedule, and delivery across multiple projects.
• Serve as main client contact and develop relationships.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Support proposals, scopes and budgeting.
• Collaborate with consultants on drawings and bid documents.
• Grow the building enclosure practice in the Los Angeles market.

Skills

Facade systems

Waterproofing

Roofing

Cladding

Project management

Client relations

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an employee owned consulting firm known for its building enclosure and forensic expertise. They work alongside real estate owners and investors to assess building performance, investigate issues, and plan repairs that provide real solutions.

Their teams are trusted to step into projects at any stage and provide clear, practical advice that helps clients move forward with confidence.

They are now looking to bring on a Senior Associate to lead building enclosure investigations, manage projects, and work closely with clients across a range of property types.

What you'll be doing:

Lead building enclosure investigations from initial assessment through final reporting and repair strategy

Carry out and oversee site visits, testing, and detailed field investigations

Review construction documents to identify causes of failures or defects

Prepare clear, well supported reports with repair recommendations and cost considerations

Manage project scope, schedule, and delivery across multiple assignments

Act as the main point of contact for clients and build strong working relationships

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Support proposals, scopes, and budgeting as part of business development efforts

Work closely with consultants on drawings, specifications, and bid documents

Help grow the building enclosure practice in the Los Angeles market

What we're looking for:

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer required

15+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or construction

Experience with forensic or investigative building enclosure work is preferred

Strong knowledge of facade systems, waterproofing, roofing, and cladding

Solid understanding of how projects are built and administered on site

Comfortable writing detailed technical reports and repair scopes

Familiar with tools like Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Able to travel locally and regionally when needed

More reasons to apply:

Employee owned structure so you have a stake in the business over time

Health insurance premiums fully covered by the employer

401k match that is well above typical levels

Hybrid schedule with a mix of office work, site visits, and remote flexibility

Exposure to a wide range of property types across Southern California

Strong national platform with established relationships across the real estate space