Building Envelope Consultant

Overview

Inspect façades and roofs, design envelope systems, and manage construction for NYC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• construction admin
• design docs
• inspections
• technical drawings
• repair recommendations
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

Provide construction administration services including shop drawing review, submittals, RFIs, and site observations Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers to deliver practical and innovative solutions Develop design documents for façade, roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope systems Perform façade and roof investigations, condition assessments, leak investigations, and field inspections Prepare detailed reports, technical drawings, and repair or replacement recommendations Stay current with NYC regulations including FISP (Local Law 11) and other building code requirements

Requirements

• architecture
• engineering
• local law 11
• technical writing
• pe
• 3+ years

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture or Engineering Knowledge of NYC façade rules including FISP or Local Law 11 is highly desirable Strong technical writing, detailing, and communication skills Professional licenses such as RA, PE, or QEWI are a plus but not required, and support will be provided toward licensure Minimum of three years of experience in building envelope consulting, façade restoration, roofing, or related practice

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Benefits

This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from high-rise residential towers to commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings while gaining exposure to some of the most challenging and rewarding restoration and design work in the city. This firm has built a strong reputation for combining design excellence with engineering expertise. Their projects include some of New York City’s most iconic buildings and they pride themselves on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. The team offers mentorship, career advancement opportunities, and the ability to take ownership of meaningful projects from the very beginning.

About Tyg

-Reshape AEC recruitment with a people-first mindset. -Create a boutique firm honing in on candidates' and clients' real needs. -Rooted in the USA market, guiding the full lifecycle of architecture, engineering, and construction roles. -Matching talent with opportunity across various company sizes, from large internationals to boutique consultancies. -A culture built on trust, transparency, and long-term relationships, stemming from the directors' longstanding bond. -Delivering recruitment across permanent placements throughout the AEC world with a tight-knit team. -Combining deep industry expertise with a personable, relationship-driven model to elevate project teams.

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