Building Enclosure Department Manager

Terracon•Lawrenceville, GA

About The Position

Terracon is seeking an experienced Building Enclosure Department Manager for its Gulf Coast Region, based in the Lawrenceville, Georgia office. The role leads and supports projects involving building enclosure consulting, commissioning, testing, and structural/materials diagnostics, while overseeing project execution, proposal development, staffing, safety, quality, client development, financial performance, and technical delivery for Facilities-related services. The position supports work involving roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, fenestration, air and water barriers, façade systems, moisture intrusion investigations, condition assessments, field testing, and repair recommendations. It also contributes to staff development, business planning, client relationship management, risk awareness, and continuous improvement of technical quality across the Facilities practice. Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm with more than 8,000 employees in over 200 offices and services available in all 50 states. The company describes its work environment as offering a flexible work schedule, work/life balance, and remote work when appropriate. It offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, with programs available based on eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline practiced by the Firm, including Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology, and 5 years of practice experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 9 years of related experience.
Certification or licensure in the field of expertise.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with building enclosure systems, roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall assemblies, fenestration, façade systems, air and water barriers, and/or structural/materials diagnostics.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of service, technical reports, field observation reports, testing reports, repair recommendations, and client-facing deliverables.
Experience managing projects, staff, budgets, schedules, client communication, and quality review processes.
Master’s degree or PhD.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the growth of building enclosure consulting services, including roofing, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, air barriers, fenestration, façade systems, plaza decks, below-grade waterproofing, and related envelope assemblies.
Prepare, review, and support proposals and cost estimates for Facilities-related services, including enclosure consulting and commissioning, field testing, structural/materials diagnostics, condition assessments, and repair recommendations.
Oversee building enclosure testing, including water infiltration, air leakage, adhesion, roof-related testing, and other field evaluations conducted to applicable ASTM, AAMA, FM, or project-specific requirements.
Support structural and materials diagnostics, including existing building assessments, distress evaluations, façade and roof investigations, concrete and masonry evaluations, moisture intrusion investigations, and repair or remediation recommendations.
Perform business and client development activities with support from the Office Manager.
Develop and manage employee staffing plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding with support from the Office Manager.
Prepare and execute the department’s annual business plan with support from the Office Manager.
Oversee department metrics including revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability, with support from the Office Manager.
Identify and understand project-related risks, know how to protect the company, and follow company risk policies.
Lead team safety efforts and ensure compliance with safety rules and guidelines; model a safe work environment and promote pre-task planning on all projects.
Continuously monitor and improve project quality, promote quality standards and practices, and ensure consistent quality in project and proposal delivery.