Building Envelope Consultant

Description

• Assist in peer/office reviews of projects.
• Perform investigations related to the building envelope and prepare reports with observations and repair recommendations.
• Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes and repair recommendations, and prepare opinion of probable construction cost estimates.
• Monitor project budget and schedule and act to correct any discrepancies.
• Produce building envelope construction documents.

Supported by your local director, your responsibilities will include condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients.

• Make progress reviews during the production of reports and construction documents to assure a quality project.

In this role, you will provide expert building enclosure consulting services to a range of local and national clients. You will act as the primary client contact on projects involving both new construction and existing structures. Your work will focus on the design, evaluation, and consulting for below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies.

• Perform construction administration services such as RFI & submittal review, site visits, and punch list. Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review our investigations and designs and to answer questions related to our work.

Requirements

• Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing procedures.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); Building Envelope certifications (AIA BEC, RCI, or similar) are a plus
• 7-12+ years of building envelope and waterproofing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Ability to compile strong RFQ/RFP responses.
• Ability to supervise professional and support staff, including outside consultants assigned to the project.
• Ability to manage client relationships and maintain communication with the client after the project is finished for securing possible future work.
• Experience with both new construction and evaluation of existing structures.
• Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Benefits

• Paid community involvement hours
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Mental wellness benefits
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• 529 college savings plan
• 401(k) with company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance