Senior Building Enclosure Consultant
Senior Building Envelope Consultant (RA or PE)
Atlanta, GA | Hybrid Work
I'm currently partnering with a highly respected engineering consulting firm that is seeking a Senior Building Envelope Consultant (RA or PE) to join its growing Atlanta team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced building enclosure professional looking to work on high-profile projects, expand client relationships, and accelerate their career within a collaborative and highly technical environment.
This firm is known for investing heavily in employee development, offering extensive technical training, professional licensing support, mentorship from industry leaders, and clear pathways into senior leadership. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex and impactful projects while being part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, technical excellence, and work-life balance.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Building Envelope Consultant, you will lead projects involving building enclosure investigations, façade assessments, roofing and waterproofing evaluations, leak investigations, restoration design, and construction-phase services. You will collaborate with architects, contractors, developers, and ownership groups to diagnose building performance issues, develop practical repair solutions, and deliver high-quality technical consulting services.
This position offers a blend of technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and business development, making it an ideal next step for a consultant looking to advance their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead building enclosure, façade, roofing, and waterproofing consulting projects from investigation through construction administration.
- Perform building envelope assessments, condition surveys, leak investigations, and forensic evaluations.
- Develop repair and restoration solutions for existing building enclosure systems.
- Review enclosure designs and details for new construction projects.
- Prepare technical reports, repair drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Conduct field inspections, testing, and construction observations.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, developers, and owners to develop high-performance building enclosure solutions.
- Research applicable building codes, industry standards, and industry best practices.
- Lead client meetings and present technical findings and recommendations.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
- Prepare proposals and support business development initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers, architects, and consultants.
Requirements
- 6-12 years of experience in building envelope consulting, building science, façade engineering, restoration, roofing, waterproofing, or building diagnostics.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required.
- Strong project management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, project teams, and client relationships.
- Experience leading projects from investigation and design through construction administration and closeout.
- Strong understanding of exterior wall systems, curtain walls, cladding systems, roofing assemblies, below-grade waterproofing, air barriers, moisture control, and thermal performance.
- Experience performing building envelope investigations, condition assessments, forensic evaluations, and developing repair solutions.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience with building performance and enclosure modeling software such as WUFI, THERM, EnergyPlus, IES-VE, Rhino, Grasshopper, DesignBuilder, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience developing client relationships and contributing to business development efforts.
- Experience mentoring and supporting junior staff.
- Willingness to travel for site investigations and project support.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working environment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday package
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Licensing, certification, and exam reimbursement
- Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities
- Collaborative and employee-focused culture
- Exposure to complex, high-visibility projects across multiple market sectors
- Opportunity to work alongside industry-recognized building enclosure and engineering professionals
If you're a Building Envelope Consultant, Building Science Specialist, Façade Engineer, Roofing Consultant, Waterproofing Consultant, or Building Diagnostics professional looking to take the next step in your career, I'd welcome a confidential conversation to discuss this opportunity in Atlanta.
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