Building Enclosure Senior Project Associate

ECS Ltd•Long Beach, MS

About The Position

ECS is hiring a Building Enclosure Senior Project Associate for its Southeast Building Science + Infrastructure team in Long Beach, Mississippi. The role manages building enclosure consulting projects and leads technical work involving investigations, assessments, commissioning, testing, and design consulting. It works closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate building envelope performance, support construction quality, and deliver practical solutions across a variety of facility types. This is a client-facing position with regular interaction with clients, architects, contractors, engineers, and owners, as well as responsibility for project management, technical execution, and mentoring junior staff. The position includes field inspections and testing, building enclosure investigations and forensic assessments, commissioning, design reviews, repair design, and preparation and review of technical reports. It also manages project scope, schedules, budgets, proposals, change orders, invoices, project teams, and client communications. The role requires a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and at least five years of related building enclosure consulting experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture (NCARB).
At least 5 years of related building enclosure consulting experience, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.
Strong knowledge of building science, building enclosure systems, and construction practices.
Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and structural or architectural systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and consulting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and work at heights.
Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Registered Architect (R.A.) license.
IIBEC certification: RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, or CBECxP.
University of Wisconsin–Madison certification: BECxP or CxA+BE.

Responsibilities

Perform building science and infrastructure testing, inspections, and consulting services.
Conduct site observations and inspections of roofing and building enclosure systems.
Interpret drawings, figures, and site plans, and perform drafting or CAD work as needed.
Develop testing plans and perform specialized building enclosure testing.
Interpret test results, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
Perform building enclosure investigations, forensic assessments, and building enclosure commissioning (BECx).
Conduct new construction design reviews and design repairs to existing building envelope components.
Peer review design documents, specifications, and submittals.
Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASHRAE, ASTM, SMACNA, and CSI.
Manage building science and infrastructure projects from setup through completion.
Coordinate project teams and direct site activities involving field staff, subcontractors, and senior managers.
Manage multiple projects while meeting schedule, scope, and budget objectives.
Prepare and review proposals, change orders, budgets, and invoices.
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates, testing activities, and potential budget impacts.
Communicate project milestones to clients and advise them of significant project changes.
Lead client meetings and discussions, and present testing results, findings, and recommendations.
Maintain and develop client relationships and support growth of the client database.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project execution.
Mentor junior staff, supervise field personnel performing inspections and testing, and coordinate staffing needs with other managers.
Prepare building science and infrastructure reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations.
Ensure reports meet professional standards for clarity, accuracy, and technical content.
Review and approve reports prepared by junior staff before Principal review.
Perform other duties as assigned.