Senior Building Envelope Architect: Lead Enclosure Design

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

NOVA Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Building Envelope Architect with Building Envelope Design Experience to support our growing Central Florida operations.

This role is well suited for a seasoned professional based in the Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL metro areas who excels in a consulting environment, brings strong technical and design expertise, and is passionate about building science and high‑performance enclosure systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in building envelope and roofing consulting.
• Strong background in building enclosure design, detailing, and constructability reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, well-organized technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform peer reviews of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and submittals with a primary focus on building envelope systems.
• Develop and design remedial and retrofit solutions for roofing and building enclosure systems for existing facilities.
• Provide building envelope design support for new construction and renovation projects, including details, specifications, and performance-based recommendations.
• Conduct visual surveys, moisture assessments, pre-design evaluations, and property condition assessments.
• Lead and manage forensic investigations related to building enclosure and roofing failures, water intrusion, and performance deficiencies.
• Perform and oversee field testing of roofing, waterproofing, window, curtainwall, and façade systems in accordance with ASTM, AAMA, TAS, and ANSI standards.
• Conduct quality assurance and construction-phase services to verify compliance with design intent, construction documents, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design narratives, repair documents, and construction details that clearly communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Manage projects, mentor junior staff, and provide technical leadership for building envelope, roofing, and facilities-related assignments.

Skills

Building envelope design

Forensic investigations

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Moisture assessment

Education

Engineering licensure preferred

Architect licensure preferred

RRC Certification

RWC Certification

RRO Certification

REWO Certification

CIT Certification

Job description

NOVA Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Building Envelope Architect with Building Envelope Design Experience to support our growing Central Florida operations.

This role is well suited for a seasoned professional based in the Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL metro areas who excels in a consulting environment, brings strong technical and design expertise, and is passionate about building science and high‑performance enclosure systems.