Building Envelope Consultant
Building Envelope Consultant
Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
We're representing a rapidly expanding engineering and consulting organisation with a workforce of more than 4,000 professionals across over 100 branches. The company delivers engineering, environmental, testing, and inspection services for a broad portfolio of public and private sector projects. Known for its technology‑driven, solution‑focused approach, the organisation tackles complex construction and development challenges and maintains a strong commitment to innovation and technical excellence.
This company places significant emphasis on professional development, offering extensive training opportunities, mentorship programmes, and strong internal mobility. Its values-driven culture prioritises safety, teamwork, integrity, responsiveness, and excellence.
Role Overview
Provide technical guidance and full lifecycle project management for roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall, and fenestration systems. This role supports projects from early design through construction, ensuring performance, constructability, and alignment with design intent in collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and owner representatives.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Documentation
- Support building envelope design from Schematic Design through Construction Administration
- Develop conceptual solutions and define performance criteria
- Select appropriate materials and assemblies
- Prepare and coordinate technical specifications
- Ensure construction drawings are accurate and aligned with specifications
Fieldwork & Investigations
- Conduct forensic investigations of failing or underperforming building envelope systems
- Perform field assessments and produce technical reports
- Validate shop drawings, submittals, and roof drainage calculations
- Inspect construction for compliance with design intent
Project & Financial Management
- Lead bidding, RFIs, addenda, and OCA meetings
- Collaborate with CAD teams to develop plans, details, and scope documents
- Review inspection reports and resolve construction issues
- Manage project budgets, invoicing, expenses, and financial performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture (or relevant studies).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in building envelope design, inspections, construction, QA/QC, or materials testing
- Strong technical expertise in roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, and fenestration systems
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards (ASTM, IBC, AAMA, ABAA, NRCA)
- Excellent written, verbal, and technical reporting skills
- Preferred certifications: ABAA Inspector, RRO, or IIBEC (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid driver's license and ability to conduct fieldwork
Travel Requirements
- Up to 40% travel, including both scheduled and short-notice site visits
- Work may be conducted in outdoor or active construction environments requiring PPE and strict adherence to safety protocols
Physical & Environmental Demands
- Fieldwork on uneven or rugged terrain
- Exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, and construction-site conditions
- Ability to lift 35-75 lbs, climb, kneel, crouch, and perform inspection-related physical tasks
- Capability to communicate effectively in noisy environments and conduct detailed visual assessments
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including options with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and company contributions
- Wellness incentives, including discounts on medical premiums
- Access to virtual healthcare services for convenient medical support
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- Benefits support through dedicated advisory services
- Extensive professional development programmes, including online training, mentorship, and internal career mobility opportunities
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