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As a Facilities Department Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience both out on the field as well as handling the "business" side of facilities inspection. Engineers, inspectors, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself - but bring others along with you. You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly - and that's why you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.

ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Building Enclosure Department Manager to join our Florida Building Science + Infrastructure team in Orlando, FL. In this role, you'll lead projects involving inspections, testing, assessments, and commissioning of building envelopes for existing structures. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients. If you have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and the drive to grow a department, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Practice Growth

• Lead and grow a department focused on Building Enclosure services
• Drive strategic business development initiatives and expand ECS's presence within the local market
• Develop and strengthen relationships with REITs, developers, property managers, insurance companies, banks, contractors, and design professionals
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff
• Manage departmental operations, staffing, utilization, and financial performance, including P&L responsibility

Technical & Project Oversight

• Oversee projects involving:
• • • Building envelope and enclosure evaluations
    • Roof and waterproofing assessments
    • Moisture and water intrusion investigations
    • Property condition assessments (PCA)
    • Forensic investigations and failure analysis
    • Structural evaluations and related design work
    • Code compliance inspections and plan review services
  • Review technical reports, proposals, scopes, and deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients
  • Support project management efforts including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field
• 8+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments
• Licensed or certified in at least one of the following preferred but not required:
• Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Registered Architect (R.A.)
• IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and perform work at heights.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Why Join ECS?

• Nationwide Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
• ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And more!

ECS Core Values:Collaborate, Focus & Lead

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit:www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.