Position: Senior Building Enclosure Consultant
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually + Performance-Based Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
A leading national engineering and building science consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Building Enclosure Consultant to join its growing team in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of projects involving building enclosure consulting, repair and rehabilitation, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), new construction, forensic investigations, and building performance evaluations. The Senior Building Enclosure Consultant will serve as a technical leader, project manager, and trusted advisor to building owners, architects, developers, contractors, and property managers. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with project management experience, client relationship development, and a passion for mentoring other professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Building Assessments & Forensic Investigations
- Lead building enclosure investigations, condition assessments, and performance evaluations for commercial, residential, and institutional properties.
- Evaluate roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall assemblies, facades, fenestration, and air, water, thermal, and vapor barrier systems.
- Investigate water intrusion, condensation, air leakage, thermal inefficiencies, and building enclosure deficiencies.
- Review construction documents, historical records, testing data, and building information to identify potential issues and develop practical solutions.
- Prepare detailed technical reports documenting findings, repair recommendations, and proposed next steps.
- Conduct code analyses, permit reviews, and technical evaluations as needed.
Design, Engineering & Technical Consulting
- Oversee the development of construction drawings, specifications, repair documents, bid packages, and technical deliverables.
- Develop practical repair and rehabilitation solutions for existing building enclosure systems.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and other technical professionals throughout project execution.
- Review drawings, construction details, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
- Provide technical oversight related to building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
- Support building enclosure commissioning (BECx), field testing, and construction quality assurance activities.
Project Management & Leadership
- Manage multiple complex building enclosure projects from initial assessment through completion.
- Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Lead project planning meetings, technical reviews, and client coordination efforts.
- Monitor project performance, invoicing, resource allocation, and project deliverables.
- Identify potential project risks and implement solutions to ensure successful outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of technical quality and responsiveness throughout project execution.
Client Development & Business Growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor on building enclosure challenges and repair solutions.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
- Prepare scopes of services, fee proposals, and project budgets.
- Identify opportunities to expand consulting services and strengthen existing client relationships.
- Participate in industry organizations, networking events, and professional development activities.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants, technicians, designers, and other project staff.
- Review technical reports, drawings, and project deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Support employee development through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
- Help develop future technical leaders within the building science practice.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, building science, engineering, architecture, rehabilitation, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or another relevant professional license.
- Strong technical knowledge of building enclosure systems, including roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall assemblies, facades, fenestration, and air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
- Experience conducting building assessments, forensic investigations, enclosure testing, and repair or rehabilitation consulting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules.
- Strong technical writing, report preparation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development efforts.
- Ability to evaluate complex building performance issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, WUFI, THERM, or similar industry software.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Base Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees with company-funded ownership benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off starting at 17 days annually.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
About The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced building enclosure professional looking to take on a senior technical and project leadership role within an established national consulting organization. The position offers a combination of hands‑on technical consulting, complex project management, client development, and mentorship, with opportunities to influence the growth of the local practice.
Candidates with a strong background in building enclosure investigations, repair and rehabilitation, building science consulting, and project leadership are encouraged to apply.