Building Envelope Consultant

SKA Consulting Engineers

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (PE, RA, etc.) are a plus.
  • 10+ years of construction-related experience, with expertise in building envelope investigation and design.
  • Minimum of 3 years of successful project management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and quality control procedures for building envelope systems.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee building envelope projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
  • Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, while assessing and mitigating risks.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout project lifecycles.
  • Lead project meetings to provide updates and address issues effectively.
  • Develop and review building envelope repair designs and assist with construction document production.
  • Conduct forensic investigations of building failures and recommend repairs based on assessments.
  • Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.

Benefits

  • 401k Matching
  • Healthcare Benefits (Medical, dental, and vision)
  • Generous PTO and Holiday Time
  • Educational and Team-building Events
  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Association Membership and Continuing Education
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

This role involves overseeing building envelope projects from start to finish, ensuring quality standards, budget adherence, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in building envelope consulting (investigation, design, commissioning) and a proven track record of managing complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management
  • Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in project meetings, providing updates on progress, addressing issues, and guiding decision-making processes.
  • Work with younger staff during field work and issuance of deliverables.

Repair Design
  • Develop and review building envelope repair designs, including glazing systems, curtain walls, roofing, waterproofing, cladding, and insulation.
  • Assist with the production of construction documents, specifications, and details for building envelope systems.
  • Conduct material selection and structural evaluation of building envelope components.
  • Provide design-assist services, recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.

Engineering
  • Conduct forensic investigations of building envelope failures, prepare assessment reports, and recommend repairs.
  • Translate complex concepts and findings into detailed technical reports and recommendations.
  • Evaluate structural loads and wind pressure requirements for envelope components.
  • Provide building envelope commissioning services for new construction, including recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.

Quality Assurance and Field Inspections
  • Perform field inspections and evaluations of ongoing construction to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
  • Implement quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and responding to requests for information (RFIs).
  • Inspect work during installation, documenting findings and communicating corrective actions as needed.

Business Development and Client Management
  • Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes.
  • Participate in marketing and business development activities, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and client presentations.
  • Manage client relationships, communicating progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (PE, RA, etc.) are a plus.
  • 10 plus years of construction-related experience with a background in building envelope investigation and design with a minimum of 3 years successful project management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and quality control procedures for building envelope systems.
  • Relevant certifications through IIBEC are a plus.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Benefits/ Perks
  • 401k Matching
  • Healthcare Benefits (Medical, dental, and vision)
  • Generous PTO and Holiday Time
  • Educational and Teambuilding Events
  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Professional Association Membership and Continuing Education

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