Building Enclosure Specialist

LRS Architects • Portland, OR

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

At LRS Architects, quality and technical excellence are at the core of our practice. We are seeking a Building Enclosure Specialist with deep expertise in building envelope systems, technical detailing, and construction practices to oversee exterior detailing on a variety of project types. This role will include training staff, maintaining and expanding our detail library, and ensuring the highest standards of technical documentation across projects.

Requirements

• Mastered knowledge of technical design, building systems, building code, energy code, and construction processes
• Strong expertise in envelope systems, detailing, and building performance
• Strong team-oriented communication skills, with a collaborative approach to mentoring staff and supporting project teams in resolving technical challenges
• Organizational skills to manage multiple reviews, track milestones, and maintain review systems
• Commitment to firm-wide excellence and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of professional experience in architecture, with significant technical and construction administration background
• 10+ years of construction administration experience
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for markups and communication with teams
• Working knowledge of Revit (2D drafting skills preferred)
• Experience with specification processes and technical writing
• Ability to stay current with building technologies, products, codes, and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource and problem solver, offering solutions on constructability and building performance issues
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical support to staff on building envelope design and detailing
• Collaborate with project managers, design staff, consultants, manufacturers, and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure enclosure quality, coordination, and energy code compliance
• Contribute directly to project detailing on a case-by-case basis
• Maintain and expand the firm’s detail library and templates, ensuring they reflect best practices, constructability, and current codes
• Support the development of project specifications in collaboration with the spec writing team.
• Continue to develop the firm’s Quality Assurance (QA) process, ensuring enclosure consistency and technical excellence across projects
• Review drawings and specifications for enclosure best practices at key milestones, providing clear, actionable feedback to project teams
• Manage the quality assurance review process including other reviewers and oversee a firm-wide QA database

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility: Work where you thrive - with a mix of hybrid and in-office (3+ days/week) work.
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
• 401(k) with employer match to support your financial future
• Generous paid time off and 7+ paid holidays annually
• Support for licensure, certification, and continuing education to help you grow
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values mentorship, balance, and equity.
• A meaningful role in a firm that has been named an Oregonian Top Workplace annually since 2016, with majority women-ownership, certification from the WBENC, and an ILFI Just Label.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees