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Sr. Facade Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates façade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for façade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

Sr. Facade Designer

Seattle, WA

$116K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

Sr. Facade Designer

Chicago, IL

$105K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

Sr. Facade Designer

Denver, CO

$105K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

Sr. Facade Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$115K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

Sr. Facade Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$100K - $107K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

Sr. Facade Designer

Los Angeles, CA

$109K - $117K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional ...

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Facade Foreman

Henderson, NV · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Supervise daily facade installation activities on site * Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors * Read and interpret shop drawings, plans, and specifications * Ensure proper ...

About the Role RJC is seeking a Facade Engineering Leader to establish, grow, and lead our façade engineering practice in the United States. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an ...

Job Title Facade/FISP Project Manager Location Hirani Corporate Office - Hicksville, NY 11801 US (Primary) Job Type Full-time Category Architecture and Engineering Travel 50 - 75% Join a team where ...

Senior Facade Project Engineer

Boston, MA

$103K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Facade Engineering practice provides consulting services to architects, building owners, and developers. Our suite of specialty analyses helps solve complex design challenges, improves ...

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How much do facade jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for facade in the United States is $60.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.52 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the primary challenges faced by a facade engineer on construction projects?

As a Facade Engineer, you are responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of building envelope systems, which involves solving complex technical challenges related to structural integrity, weatherproofing, and energy efficiency. One common challenge is coordinating closely with architects, contractors, and other engineers to resolve conflicts between design intent and site conditions. You may also need to adapt solutions to comply with evolving building codes and client requirements. Effective time management and clear communication are essential to ensure project milestones are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

What does a facade specialist do?

A facade specialist designs, installs, and maintains building exteriors, including cladding, curtain walls, and decorative panels. They work with architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure the facade meets aesthetic, structural, and safety standards, often using tools like CAD software and requiring knowledge of materials and building codes.

How to become a facade specialist?

To become a facade specialist, typically one needs a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by training or an apprenticeship in construction, architecture, or building sciences. Gaining experience with construction tools, safety protocols, and building codes is essential, and obtaining relevant certifications can enhance job prospects in this field.

What is a facade?

A Facade job typically involves the design, engineering, installation, and maintenance of building exteriors, including curtain walls, cladding systems, and glazing. Professionals in this field work to ensure a building's exterior is both aesthetically appealing and structurally sound while meeting energy efficiency and safety standards. Facade specialists collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to select appropriate materials and designs for various environmental conditions.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a facade?

To excel as a Facade Engineer, you need a solid background in civil or structural engineering, architectural design principles, and construction practices, often supported by a relevant engineering degree or certification. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, Revit, and finite element analysis tools is highly valued, as well as knowledge of facade systems and materials. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These qualifications ensure safe, aesthetically pleasing, and efficient facade designs that meet project specifications and collaborate well with multidisciplinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Facade job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,666 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Sr. Facade Designer

HKS, Inc.

New York, NY • On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Overview:
A combined design leader and project manager responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering successful leading-edge façade and enclosure systems. Possesses the ability to synthesize design, performance, and engineering requirements of façade systems into cohesive innovative systems solutions. Possesses strong leadership and communications skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects. Coordinates façade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for façade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional thinking.
Responsibilities:
  • Acts as the lead façade designer and primary client relationship owner
  • Leads the façade and enclosure design of multiple projects by developing the conceptual vision, systems design, performance, and detailing
  • Leads the façade design effort and manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of multiple projects
  • Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
  • Develops novel, synthetic, and trans-disciplinary façade design concepts and expands, augments, and emboldens the concepts of others
  • Oversees coordination of HKS LINE Façade Studio talent with client project teams both internally and externally
  • Integrates HKS LINE Façade Studio expertise and innovation into all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions
  • Manages the technical resolution and coordination of façade and enclosure systems
  • Manages and oversees the LINE Façade Studio project team collaboration with other internal disciplines and external consultants to establish and document design solutions that can be technically implemented with the constraints of the project goals, budgets, schedule, and within local ordinances and codes
  • Integrates façade engineering requirements from LINE Façade Engineering team members
  • Reviews design work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness
  • Establishes project performance design criteria for enclosure systems
  • Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the façade design intent
  • Leads client presentations as needed
  • Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team, and client to resolve issues.
  • Oversees product, materials, or systems research and evaluation to direct team members on appropriate selections
  • Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
  • Delegates and holds LINE Façade Studio project teams accountable for code analysis, design standards, detailing, constructability, performance analysis, and deliverables to HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
  • May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversite visits

Qualifications:
  • Accredited Professional degree in Architecture
  • Architectural Registration strongly preferred
  • Typically 10+ years of experience
  • Sustainable design accreditation preferred
  • Firsthand sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
  • Proficiency in Revit preferred
  • Awareness of Rhino, Sketchup, or other 3d modelling software
  • Awareness of scripting and parametric modelling software such as Grasshopper, Ladybug, Dynamo, Python C# preferred
  • Awareness of thermal analysis software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics, WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred.
  • Awareness of optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, Climate Studio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred
  • Awareness of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred
  • Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus, Design Builder, IES VE preferred
  • Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand, Solidworks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech preferred
  • Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Advanced knowledge of synthesizing trans-disciplinary design drivers for facades
  • Advanced knowledge of enclosure systems and QA/QC process
  • Advanced knowledge of building codes, design standards, constructability and market procurement
  • Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
  • Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
  • Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
  • Travel may be required

Base Salary Range: $121k - $160k annually - Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York Seattle and Washington DC locations only.
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the above locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran