Senior Building Envelope Architect & Project Leader

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with company contribution

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision)

Disability (short & long-term)

Life Insurance

Fertility benefits

Commuter benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger in Oakland, CA seeks a Senior Consulting Engineer/Architect to manage small‑to‑mid sized projects, lead design and investigation efforts, and mentor junior staff. The role focuses on building enclosure waterproofing, facade assessments, and remediation design across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates hold a PE or RA license with 10+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• P.E. or Registered Architect license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, roofing/waterproofing consulting, and public speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects; oversee design, investigation, and repair design for existing buildings.
• Perform peer reviews of plans and specifications; draft sketches to convey concepts.
• Provide site visits and respond to RFIs during construction administration.
• Conduct water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems and building components.
• Observe destructive testing of envelope components and document results.
• Coordinate site investigations and develop remediation recommendations.
• Author investigation and remediation reports.
• Design remedial repairs for building systems and draft bidding drawings.
• Conduct facade surveys and write reports per city ordinances.
• Provide litigation support for related projects and training to junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects, contracts, budgets, and staffing; liaise with clients.

Skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger in Oakland, CA seeks a Senior Consulting Engineer/Architect to manage small‑to‑mid sized projects, lead design and investigation efforts, and mentor junior staff. The role focuses on building enclosure waterproofing, facade assessments, and remediation design across diverse projects.

Ideal candidates hold a PE or RA license with 10+ years of relevant experience, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to remote sites.