Façade Consultant - Chicago (HYBRID)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized consultancy operating across the building, construction, and engineering space. They support complex new-build and existing-asset projects through technical advisory, performance testing, commissioning, and quality assurance services. The firm is known for working on high-profile developments, investing in technical excellence, and maintaining a strong reputation for risk management and long-term asset performance.
LVI Associates have been partnered with this organization for 7 years and have supported over 50 professionals join their team playing an integral part of their growth.
About Your Manager
You'll report into a seasoned leader within the building enclosure discipline who is hands-on, technically respected, and deeply invested in team development. This individual values collaboration, mentorship, and giving senior professionals the autonomy to shape projects, client relationships, and regional growth.
Position Overview
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Building Enclosure Consultant to take ownership of complex projects while playing a key role in growing a local practice. The role blends technical delivery, client-facing leadership, and team development, with exposure to both new construction and existing building work. Travel is project-dependent and typically limited to a regional footprint.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead building enclosure consulting and commissioning engagements from proposal through closeout
- Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical direction and mentorship
- Deliver enclosure services across design, construction, commissioning, and existing-building investigations
- Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, design reviews, and client deliverables
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship management
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing junior and mid-level staff
- Contribute to financial performance and project profitability
- Participate in industry groups, conferences, and technical initiatives where appropriate
Qualifications
- 10+ years of direct building enclosure consulting experience in lieu of a degree
- Professional licensure as a Registered Architect or Structural Engineer (or ability to obtain within one year)
- Strong technical understanding of façade, roofing, waterproofing, and enclosure systems
- Proven experience managing both small and large-scale projects
- Comfortable performing site work, inspections, and field investigations
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% as project demands require
- Valid driver's license and ability to access construction sites safely
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to a wide range of building types and enclosure systems
- Experience with enclosure testing, investigations, and condition assessments
- Familiarity with modeling tools such as WUFI, THERM, or similar platforms
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, BIM)
- Safety training or scaffold certification is a plus
Benefits
- Total compensation of $130,000-$185,000, dependent on experience
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous PTO and paid sick time
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Long-term growth opportunity within a stable, well-resourced organization
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