Senior Building Envelope Consultant

Facade Today; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Facade Today in the United States seeks a Senior Building Envelope Consultant to lead investigations, design, and rehab of building enclosure systems across commercial, institutional, and residential projects. You will supervise projects from site assessments to construction support while mentoring junior staff.

Candidates should have a PE/RA license, a bachelor's in engineering or architecture, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong reporting and client-facing skills, and comfort with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture or related discipline; advanced qualifications advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in building envelope consulting, forensic engineering, architecture, or construction-related services.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• Experience investigating and repairing building enclosure systems.
• Strong understanding of roofing, waterproofing, façades, cladding systems, glazing, curtain walls, and moisture management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules and client expectations.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Comfortable fieldwork including rooftops, swing stages, ladders, and elevated structures.
• Strong organizational skills and balancing technical with client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience with historic structures, façade restoration, rope access or public presentations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver building enclosure and façade projects from investigation through design and construction support.
• Conduct site assessments, condition surveys, and forensic evaluations of building systems.
• Diagnose performance issues involving roofing, waterproofing, façades, cladding systems, glazing, curtain walls, and below-grade assemblies.
• Develop repair and rehabilitation solutions for aging building envelope components.
• Perform field testing and water infiltration investigations to identify moisture sources.
• Prepare technical reports, repair documents, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, ownership groups, and project stakeholders through all project phases.
• Provide construction phase services including site observations and contractor support.
• Review project documentation and provide technical guidance during design and peer reviews.
• Support litigation, expert witness, or dispute resolution when required; mentor junior staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Reporting

Communication

Fieldwork

Moisture management

Client management

Budgeting

Education

PE/RA licensure

Tools

Rope access

Job description

Senior Building Envelope Consultant

Overview

An established, employee-focused engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Envelope Consultant to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging projects involving the assessment, rehabilitation, and design of building enclosure systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, and residential structures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, field investigation, client interaction, and project leadership while helping shape the next generation of engineers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver building enclosure and façade projects from investigation through design and construction support.
• Conduct site assessments, condition surveys, and forensic evaluations of existing building systems.
• Diagnose performance issues involving roofing, waterproofing, façades, cladding systems, windows, curtain walls, and below-grade assemblies.
• Develop repair and rehabilitation solutions for aging or underperforming building envelope components.
• Perform field testing and water infiltration investigations to determine sources of moisture-related issues.
• Prepare technical reports, repair documents, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, ownership groups, and project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Provide construction phase services, including site observations, contractor support, and quality assurance reviews.
• Review project documentation and provide technical guidance during design and peer review processes.
• Support litigation, expert witness, or dispute resolution assignments when required.Mentor junior staff, share technical knowledge, and contribute to team development initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. Advanced qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within building envelope consulting, forensic engineering, architecture, or construction-related services.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licence required.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and repairing building enclosure systems.
• Strong understanding of roofing, waterproofing, façades, cladding systems, glazing, curtain walls, and moisture management principles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations simultaneously.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable conducting fieldwork, including accessing rooftops, swing stages, ladders, and elevated structures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance technical and client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience with historic structures, façade restoration, rope access, or public presentations would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected consulting environment known for tackling technically complex building challenges.
• Work on a varied mix of new construction, restoration, rehabilitation, forensic, and performance-driven projects.
• Benefit from significant autonomy while collaborating with experienced industry specialists.
• Gain exposure to high-profile assignments that require both investigative and design expertise.
• Take on meaningful project leadership responsibilities with a clear pathway for continued career progression.
• Be part of a culture that values technical excellence, professional development, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive six-figure base salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company-recognised holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement savings programme.
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement support.
• Life and disability insurance provisions.
• Additional wellness, commuter, and employee assistance programmes.

This confidential opportunity is ideal for a technically driven professional looking to play a leading role in the evaluation, repair, and advancement of building enclosure systems while working on some of the industry's most challenging and rewarding projects.