Building Envelope Consultant
Consulting Engineer - Building Envelope
- Tampa, FL
- $95,000 - $140,000+ Base Salary
- $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Hybrid Working
Our client is a nationally recognized engineering and building consulting firm known for tackling complex challenges across structures, building enclosures, diagnostics, restoration, and forensic engineering. They are seeking a licensed Building Envelope Consultant to join their Tampa office and lead projects involving investigations, assessments, repair design, and construction administration for existing buildings.
This opportunity is ideal for a PE or RA who enjoys a mix of field investigations, client interaction, technical problem-solving, and project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage small to mid-sized building envelope and restoration projects.
- Investigate and diagnose building enclosure failures and performance issues.
- Perform field assessments of roofing, waterproofing, wall cladding, curtain wall, window, skylight, and plaza deck systems.
- Conduct water intrusion testing and building enclosure evaluations.
- Develop repair and rehabilitation designs for existing building systems.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
- Provide construction administration and contractor support throughout project delivery.
- Review plans, specifications, and building enclosure details.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and development teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and consultants.
- Support expert witness and litigation support assignments when required.
- Maintain and develop client relationships and industry involvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture.
- PE or RA license required.
- 5+ years of experience in building envelope consulting, restoration, architecture, engineering, or construction management.
- Strong knowledge of building enclosure systems including:
- Roofing
- Waterproofing
- Building facades
- Curtain walls
- Windows and glazing systems
- Plaza deck systems
- Experience conducting field investigations and condition assessments.
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work at heights, access project sites, and travel as required.
Preferred Experience
- Building envelope consulting.
- Restoration and rehabilitation design.
- Curtain wall systems.
- Historic preservation projects.
- Forensic engineering investigations.
- Construction administration.
- Waterproofing and roofing systems.
- Litigation support and expert services.
- Rope access or facade inspection experience.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to $120,000+ depending on experience.
- $7,500 sign-on bonus.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Paid overtime/additional hours.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Profit sharing program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Generous PTO and holidays.
- Strong technical mentorship and career development.
- Opportunity to work on some of the most challenging building enclosure projects in Florida.
Apply
If you're a PE or RA with experience in building envelope consulting, restoration, forensic engineering, or enclosure investigations and would like to join a highly respected technical consultancy, apply today for a confidential discussion.
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