Senior Associate - Enclosure

Thomas Young Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health insurance

401k match

Job summary

Thomas Young Group seeks a Senior Associate to lead building enclosure investigations in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will manage projects, supervise site visits, and develop repair strategies, working with owners, investors, and consultants on drawings and bid documents.

The role requires a degree in Architecture or Engineering, licensure as Architect/PE, and 15+ years of experience. A hybrid schedule and travel within the region are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering is required.
• Licensed Architect or PE is required.
• 15+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure investigations from initial assessment through final reporting and repair strategy.
• 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 San Francisco market.

Skills

Project management

Technical report writing

Client relations

Mentorship

Forensic building enclosure

Education

Architecture or Engineering degree

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, offering clear, practical advice to support clients through their next stages.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 San Francisco 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 the Bay Area

Strong national platform with established relationships across the real estate space