Senior Building Envelope Consultant

LVI Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays and parental leave

Profit sharing

Retirement savings plan with employer

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

LVI Associates in New York seeks a Senior Building Envelope Consultant to lead investigations, condition assessments, and repair design for diverse projects. You’ll mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors to deliver practical envelope solutions.

You’ll apply deep knowledge of building enclosure systems, supervise field work, and manage multiple projects from assessment through construction administration with a focus on technical excellence and professional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of building envelope, restoration, façade, roofing, waterproofing, or related experience.
• PE or RA license required.
• Strong technical knowledge of building enclosure systems.
• Experience with field investigations and repair solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leading building envelope investigations and condition assessments
• Diagnosing and resolving water intrusion and building performance issues
• Designing repairs for façades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, curtain walls, and exterior enclosure systems
• Performing site inspections, field testing, and documentation of existing conditions
• Providing technical consultation throughout design and construction phases
• Managing client relationships and multiple concurrent projects
• Supporting expert witness and litigation-related assignments when required
• Mentoring junior engineers and consultants

Skills

Building envelope

Project management

Technical communication

Mentorship

Education

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Registered Architect (RA)

Job description

Are you passionate about solving complex building performance challenges and working on some of the most interesting projects in the built environment?

A highly respected national engineering and consulting firm is looking to add a Senior Building Envelope Consultant to its growing New York team. This is an opportunity to join a technically driven organization known for its expertise in building envelope systems, forensic investigations, restoration, waterproofing, and façade consulting.

In this role, you'll lead and manage a variety of projects involving existing buildings, new construction, building envelope assessments, condition surveys, repair design, and construction administration. You'll work closely with clients, architects, contractors, and industry professionals while helping mentor and develop junior staff.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading building envelope investigations and condition assessments
• Diagnosing and resolving water intrusion and building performance issues
• Designing repairs for façades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, curtain walls, and exterior enclosure systems
• Performing site inspections, field testing, and documentation of existing conditions
• Providing technical consultation throughout design and construction phases
• Managing client relationships and multiple concurrent projects
• Supporting expert witness and litigation-related assignments when required
• Mentoring junior engineers and consultants

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of building envelope, restoration, façade, roofing, waterproofing, or related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required
• Strong technical knowledge of building enclosure systems
• Experience conducting field investigations and developing repair solutions
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with curtain walls, historic preservation, rope access, or forensic consulting is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on technically complex and high-profile projects
• Join a nationally recognized consulting practice
• Strong focus on technical excellence, mentorship, and professional development
• Diverse project portfolio across commercial, institutional, residential, and historic structures
• Collaborative culture with experienced industry leaders
• Excellent long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Benefits Overview

• Generous PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Profit sharing and retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
• Family planning, fertility, and wellness support programs
• Employee assistance and well-being resources
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary: $120,000-$170,000

If you enjoy investigating how buildings perform, solving challenging technical problems, and delivering practical solutions for clients, this could be an excellent next step in your career.