Building Envelope Business Unit Manager

Nova Engineering and Environmental•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an experienced Building Envelope Business Unit Manager to lead and grow our Building Envelope practice based out of our Kennesaw, Georgia headquarters. This group provides building enclosure consulting services throughout the state of Georgia and across the Southeast. The Building Envelope Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic growth of the Building Envelope group. This role oversees technical execution, staff development, quality control, financial performance, and client relationships, while actively supporting business development and market expansion efforts. The successful candidate will balance technical excellence with people leadership and client development, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in alignment with NOVA’s standards and values.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in building envelope, enclosure, or roofing consulting
Strong technical knowledge of building construction and enclosure systems
Proven ability to identify and resolve constructability, integration, design, troubleshooting, durability, thermal performance, and moisture-related issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong report-writing capability
Valid State Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
Industry certifications such as: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) Registered Roof Observer (RRO) Certified Infrared Thermographer (CIT)

Responsibilities

Provide overall operational and technical leadership for the Building Envelope group, including planning, staffing, growth strategy, profitability, cost control, and resource allocation
Lead, mentor, and develop technical and professional staff through training, performance management, and career development
Establish and maintain consistent QA/QC standards for reports, field services, and deliverables
Monitor workload, utilization, and financial performance to meet department and company goals
Coordinate with other NOVA business units to support cross-disciplinary collaboration and company-wide objective
Provide senior-level technical oversight for building envelope services, including roofing, waterproofing, façade systems, and enclosure performance
Review and approve technical reports, opinions, and recommendations prior to client issuance
Provide expert consultation related to constructability, system integration, durability, thermal performance, moisture control, sustainability, and long-term maintenance of building envelope systems
Support and lead business development efforts, including client meetings, presentations, and market outreach
Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and contract documents
Assist with project billing, collections, and financial forecasting
Identify opportunities for expanding services and geographic reach within the Southeast
Prepare and review technical reports, correspondence, and documentation in a clear, professional manner
Ensure compliance with NOVA policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Certification reimbursement and incentive program
Paid time off
Company–observed paid holidays
Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
Company paid short term disability coverage
Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
Wellness program with incentives
Employee Assistance Program