Mid-Level Building Enclosure Consultant

My client is seeking a Mid-Level Building Enclosure Consultant to join their growing Facilities & Building Enclosure Team serving the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. I am seeking a motivated professional with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative mindset who is eager to expand their technical expertise and consulting experience in the building enclosure industry.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, educational, retail, multi-family, manufacturing, and institutional facilities within both the public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on field experience, a foundational understanding of building enclosure systems, and a strong desire to continue developing technical and professional consulting skills.

Position Overview

This position includes a combination of field investigations, testing, inspections, forensic evaluations, and consulting services related to building enclosure systems, roofing, waterproofing, windows, and exterior wall assemblies. Candidates should be comfortable working in both field and office environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing visual building enclosure assessments, moisture surveys, pre-design investigations, and property condition assessments under the mentorship of senior consultants.
• Assisting with forensic evaluations and investigations of building enclosure and roofing systems exhibiting distress, water intrusion, performance deficiencies, or suspected failures.
• Conducting field testing of roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, and curtain wall systems on new and existing construction in general accordance with applicable ASTM, AAMA, TAS, and ANSI standards.
• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals associated with building enclosure systems.
• Supporting quality assurance observations and site inspections to evaluate conformance with contract documents, manufacturer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Assisting in the preparation of concise, technically sound reports documenting observations, testing procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinating with internal project teams, clients, contractors, and design professionals throughout various phases of projects.
• Occasional overnight travel, both in-state and out-of-state, may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure, roofing and/or waterproofing consulting, forensic investigations, property condition assessments, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of building construction practices and building enclosure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, building science, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with exterior wall systems, cladding, windows, curtain walls, roofing, and waterproofing assemblies.
• Exposure to remedial design, repair recommendations, or rehabilitation of building enclosure systems.
• Familiarity with applicable testing standards (ASTM, AAMA, FM, ANSI, TAS, etc.).
• Boom lift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly technical report writing and client communication.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Approximately 50% field-based assignments.
• In-State travel required; occasional out of state travel may be required.
• Ability to climb ladders, access roofs, and perform observations from mechanical lifts and elevated platforms.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and navigate active construction sites.

Why Join?

Join a collaborative team of building enclosure professionals working on technically challenging and meaningful projects across Florida and beyond. This position offers hands-on exposure to forensic investigations, testing, consulting, and quality assurance services while supporting continued professional and technical growth.