Building Enclosure Department Manager

Terracon•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Terracon is seeking an experienced Building Enclosure Department Manager for its Gulf Coast Region, based in the Nashville, Tennessee office. The role leads and supports projects involving building enclosure consulting and commissioning, enclosure testing, and structural and materials diagnostics. It oversees project execution, proposal development, staffing, safety, quality, client development, financial performance, and technical delivery for Facilities-related services. The position supports work on roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, fenestration, air and water barriers, façade systems, moisture intrusion investigations, condition assessments, field testing, and repair recommendations. It also supports staff development, business planning, client relationships, 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 more than 200 offices and services available in all 50 states. The company describes a flexible work schedule, work/life balance, and remote work when appropriate. It offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, subject to 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, a minimum of 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 and 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 building enclosure consulting and commissioning, field testing, structural and materials diagnostics, condition assessments, and repair recommendations.
Oversee building enclosure testing, including water infiltration, air leakage, adhesion, roof-related testing, and other field evaluations performed under 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.
Develop 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.
Understand project-related risks, recognize potential project issues, protect the Company, and follow company risk policies.
Lead team safety efforts and ensure the team follows safety rules and guidelines.
Create and model a safe work environment, demonstrate safety practices, and promote pre-task planning for all projects.
Continuously monitor and improve project quality; promote quality standards and practices.
Provide consistent quality standards for project and proposal delivery.