Senior Building Envelope Consultant

TYG; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a full-time Senior Building Envelope Consultant to oversee building enclosure and waterproofing projects across the United States. This mid-senior level position involves managing projects, providing technical expertise, and serving as the primary client contact. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in building envelope construction and consulting, including project management, along with strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. Benefits include vision and medical insurance, a 401(k), and paid maternity leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of building envelope construction and consulting experience.
• 5+ years managing projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards (ASTM & AAMA).
• Strong knowledge of building enclosure systems, waterproofing, and construction standards (ASTM & AAMA).
• Experience developing construction documents, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Credentials in roofing and building enclosure systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage building envelope projects from investigation to construction administration.
• Conduct design reviews for constructability and waterproofing.
• Oversee enclosure testing activities and perform testing when needed.
• Oversee enclosure testing activities and perform testing when needed.
• Serve as the primary client contact, writing proposals, and managing project scopes and service fees.
• Coordinate with contractors, specialists, and clients, attending meetings and conferences as necessary.

Skills

Building envelope construction

Client management

Communication

Forensic investigations

Condition assessments

Forensic investigations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Principal Consultant - Building Diagnostics & Structural Engineering

Job Summary:

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Building Envelope Consultant to lead building enclosure and waterproofing projects for new and existing buildings across the United States. This senior‑level role will manage projects, provide technical expertise, and serve as the primary client contact. Responsibilities include conducting enclosure analysis, design reviews, forensic investigations, and overseeing construction documentation and field testing.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage building envelope projects from investigation to construction administration.
• Perform condition assessments and forensic investigations using non‑destructive and destructive testing.
• Conduct design reviews for constructability, durability, and waterproofing of foundation systems, walls, façades, and roofing assemblies.
• Oversee enclosure testing activities and perform testing when needed.
• Serve as the primary client contact, writing proposals, and managing project scopes and service fees.
• Coordinate with contractors, specialists, and clients, attending meetings and conferences as necessary.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of building envelope construction and consulting experience, including 5+ years managing projects.
• Licensed Architect, Civil, or Structural Engineer preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building enclosure systems, waterproofing, and construction standards (ASTM & AAMA).
• Experience developing construction documents, technical specifications, and inspection reports.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Credentials in roofing and building enclosure systems are a plus.

If you are interested in discussing this exciting opportunity, or others we have, we encourage you to apply or reach out to [e-mail] for more information.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Project Management, and Engineering

Industries

Engineering Services, Architecture and Planning, and Construction

Benefits

• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Pension plan