Senior Building Enclosure Consultant

The Opportunity:  

We’re seeking a Senior Building Enclosure Consultant who thrives as a seller-doer, someone eager to grow their practice by leveraging their current network and fostering strong client relationships. In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical work with business development, helping shape the future of our building enclosure services.  While you’ll operate independently in your regional office, you will have the full support and resources of a collaborative group across multiple offices, giving you access to shared expertise and a strong team network as you build your local presence. 

Responsibilities:  

• Expand building enclosure services by leveraging your existing network and fostering new client relationships. 
• Maintain client relationships and support business development effort in the region. 
• Lead business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting to prospective clients. 
• Act as a seller-doer by balancing technical project work with client engagement and strategic growth initiatives. 
• Evaluate building enclosure systems (e.g. cladding, fenestration, curtain wall, air barrier systems, roofing, waterproofing). 
• Preform forensic assessments of building enclosure failures, including field diagnostic, testing and reporting.  
• Prepare project deliverables such as proposals, reports, technical specifications and repair or replacement details. 
• Oversee various aspects of projects, such as project schedule, deliverables, fees, and invoicing, and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution. 
• Productively interact with client representatives and SME subcontractors. 
• Collaborate with group to develop practical recommendations for the client. 
• Help to enhance the visibility of SME’s expertise. In this regard, your participation in professional organizations outside of your regular employment is encouraged. 
• Work with junior level staff to perform day-to-day project tasks. 
• Contribute to company-wide objectives through involvement in office and company development activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:  

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, construction, investigation, and development of technical reports and repair project documents of various new and existing building enclosure systems. 
• Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), IIBEC Registered Building Enclosure Consultant (RBEC), or Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CxA + BE and/or BECxP). 
• Strong understanding of construction materials, assemblies, building codes, standards, and industry guidelines (IBC, ASHRAE, ASTM, AAMA, NRCA, etc.). 
• Technical experience in detailing of various building enclosure elements as well as detailing the interfaces between different building enclosure systems such as: facades, curtain walls, fenestrations, glazing systems, sealants and coatings, insulation, air barriers, weather barriers, cladding assemblies, low-slope roofing, steep-slope roofing, below-grade waterproofing, and plaza/terrace waterproofing, etc. 
• Excellent technical, written, graphical and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner independently and with a team, as well as the desire for continuous learning. 
• Ability to learn new concepts and adapt to challenges. 
• Physical Requirements:  
• Ability to safely use and operate ladders and stairs, scaffolds, articulating lifts, swing-stages and other equipment. 
• Ability to travel to project sites and other SME offices. 
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work from heights, work in tight spaces, and work in inclement weather. 
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends on an as-needed basis. 
• Medically fit to use personal protective equipment.   
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle. 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Previous consulting firm experience, ideally in building enclosure or building science–focused practice. 
• Extensive experience with building science and performance evaluation, including condensation control, ventilation strategies, thermal and hygrothermal analysis, and moisture vapor transmission. 

SME's Core Values:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

Benefits:

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off