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Curtainwall Consultant

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Leading the design and technical development of custom curtain wall systems. * Ensuring project compliance with NFRC, ICC, and other relevant codes for structural and thermal performance * Conducting ...

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Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

They specialize in curtain wall, storefront, window wall, skylights, and other architectural glass systems. Their current portfolio includes healthcare facilities, car dealerships, universities, and ...

Rinvio

Glazing Project Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

This role is a strong fit for an experienced glazing professional who can manage multiple projects, coordinate with general contractors and field teams, and keep storefront, curtain wall, entrance ...

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Glazier Foreman

Newark, CA

$35 - $45/hr

Install curtain walls, storefronts, and glass systems * Read and interpret blueprints and specifications * Ensure quality control and safety compliance * Coordinate with general contractors ...

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How much do curtain wall jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for curtain wall in the United States is $26.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a curtain wall?

A Curtain Wall job involves the design, fabrication, and installation of non-structural exterior building facades made of glass, aluminum, or other materials. These walls protect buildings from weather elements and improve aesthetics while allowing natural light inside. Workers in this field may include designers, engineers, fabricators, and installers who ensure the curtain wall system is properly constructed and secured.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in a curtain wall position?

A typical day in a Curtain Wall role often involves interpreting blueprints, coordinating with project managers and installation teams, and hands-on assembly or installation of curtain wall panels on-site. You may work both indoors and outdoors and need to adapt to changing weather and site conditions, ensuring all components are precisely installed according to technical specifications. Collaboration with engineers, architects, and other trades is common to resolve any on-site challenges quickly. This dynamic environment offers a balance between technical tasks and teamwork, making each day varied and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the curtain wall position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Curtain Wall professional, you need a solid understanding of architectural drawings, construction fundamentals, and material science, often supported by experience in glazing or commercial façade installation. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and specialized curtain wall systems, as well as OSHA safety certification, is typically expected. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork and communication skills are highly valued in this field. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing, and safely installed curtain wall systems on demanding construction timelines.

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Infographic showing various Curtain Wall job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,901 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Building Enclosure Consultant (Curtain Wall) | 10+ Years

Wiss Janney Elstner Associates, Inc.

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant (Senior Associate) with 10+ years of experience with curtain wall, window wall, and exterior cladding to join our Houston office. Bring your problem-solving mindset, ownership mentality, and deep technical expertise to a team that is genuinely excited about their work and invested in each other's success.
This is a doer-manager role. You'll lead envelope investigations, diagnostics, detailing, and rehabilitation projects across contemporary and historic structures - working directly with clients, contractors, and consultants from day one. You'll have a sharp team of associates behind you and direct access to industry-recognized senior leaders across the company.
As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the autonomy to shape your career while mentoring the next generation of building enclosure consultants. You will be supported by an organization offering industry-leading benefits, dedicated administrative resources, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and access to WJE's collective expertise and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.
Responsibilities:
  • Technical project leadership, including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE; leveraging your expertise for a variety of building envelope systems and materials; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and self-performing and training others in hands-on field work and diagnostic testing
  • Project management, including project scoping and proposal writing; assembling and managing project teams; maintaining project schedules, budgets, and financials; and managing client expectations and deliverables
  • Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE's culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on and off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
  • Contributions to local and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering new and existing client relationships in pursuit of project work you are excited about; engaging the next generation of WJE professionals; collaborating with practice leaders on knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and participating in industry organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications:
  • Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); other relevant professional certifications (e.g., RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC) will be considered with significant relevant expertise
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, architectural engineering, building science, civil engineering, or related field; master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in building enclosures, including technical consulting and project management, with demonstrated expertise in the evaluation, diagnostic testing, troubleshooting, and detailing of various building envelope, exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems, particularly at the interface of different systems, assemblies, or components. Strong preference for experience in facade engineering and the design and detailing of curtain walls and other modern facade systems. The minimum years of experience may be flexible for candidates who can clearly demonstrate that they are already performing at or above the level of responsibility expected for this position.
  • Applied expertise in hygrothermal principles (i.e., heat, air, and moisture control) across building envelope materials, assemblies, and their interfaces.
  • Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:
  • Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
  • Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
  • Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
  • Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
  • Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
  • Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 200,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.
Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work.
Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at www.wje.com/careers
WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:
  • Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.
  • Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:
$101,550.00 - $169,250.00
WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:
  • Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
  • Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately
  • Time off to care for yourself and others
  • Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE's total rewards package here.
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

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