Senior Building Enclosure Project Lead

ECS Southwest, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Project Associate to lead our Southwest Building Science + Infrastructure team in Houston, TX. This client-facing role focuses on managing enclosure projects, performing investigations, testing, and design consulting, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee field testing, reporting, and collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture (NCARB).
• 5+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage building science & infrastructure projects from setup through completion.
• Coordinate project teams and direct site activities with field staff, subcontractors, and senior managers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule, scope, and budget objectives.
• Prepare and review proposals, change orders, budgets, and invoices.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates, testing activities, and potential budget impacts.
• Communicate project milestones with clients and advise on significant project changes.

Skills

Building science

Enclosure systems

Communication

Project management

Multi-project leadership

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering or Architecture (NCARB)

5+ years in building enclosure consulting

Tools

CAD

Job description

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Project Associate to lead our Southwest Building Science + Infrastructure team in Houston, TX. This client-facing role focuses on managing enclosure projects, performing investigations, testing, and design consulting, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee field testing, reporting, and collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and owners.