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Building Envelope Restoration Consultant (Licensed PE)

Location: Fairfax, VA or Baltimore, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $88,000–$120,000

About the Opportunity:

A nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and building consulting firm is seeking a Building Envelope Restoration Consultant to evaluate, investigate, and restore existing building enclosure systems.

This role focuses on assessing building envelope conditions, identifying sources of deterioration and water intrusion, developing practical repair strategies, and managing restoration projects for commercial, institutional, and other complex facilities.

You'll manage projects from initial assessment through construction, serving as a trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include building condition assessments, repair design, construction administration, client consulting, and mentoring junior staff. If you enjoy solving complex building enclosure challenges and extending the service life of existing buildings, this is an outstanding opportunity.

About the Company:

Our client is a nationally recognized technical consulting firm specializing in the investigation, rehabilitation, restoration, and performance of existing buildings. For decades, they have partnered with building owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers on technically challenging projects across the country.

The firm is 100% employee-owned, providing employees the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), while working alongside highly respected technical professionals in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Building Envelope Investigation

• Conduct condition assessments of existing building enclosure systems.
• Investigate roofing, waterproofing, façades, glazing, cladding, sealants, balconies, and exterior wall systems.
• Evaluate existing construction documents and field conditions to develop effective repair strategies.

Restoration Design

• Prepare technical reports outlining findings, repair recommendations, and rehabilitation priorities.
• Develop practical restoration solutions for existing building envelope systems.
• Perform technical peer reviews of reports and construction documents.

Design Coordination

• Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and consultants throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate repair drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for quality and design compliance.

Project Management & Construction Administration

• Perform site observations during construction.
• Prepare field reports documenting project progress and quality.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors during construction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client deliverables.

Client Service & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor on building envelope performance and restoration.
• Present technical findings to clients through reports and meetings.
• Develop long-term client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 5+ years of structural or building envelope consulting experience
• Experience with existing buildings, restoration, rehabilitation, or forensic investigations
• Strong understanding of structural systems and building envelope assemblies
• Experience preparing technical reports and repair recommendations
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to producing high-quality technical work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, employee-owned consulting firm that specializes in solving complex building envelope challenges. You'll work on technically diverse restoration projects while enjoying significant autonomy, strong mentorship opportunities, and a long-term ownership stake in the company's success.