Building Envelope & Historic Preservation Consultant
About The Position
Walker Consultants is seeking a consultant to work on building enclosure design, forensic investigations, restoration, and historic preservation across a diverse portfolio of projects, including modern developments, historic landmarks, and iconic structures. The role covers systems such as waterproofing, plazas and podiums, exterior walls, historic masonry and façades, fenestration, and roofing assemblies. The consultant contributes throughout the project lifecycle, from condition assessments and investigations to restoration design, peer reviews, construction administration, and testing. The role involves working directly with clients and collaborating with architects, contractors, preservation professionals, and other experienced professionals to address technical challenges and develop solutions for existing and new structures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited institution.
- 8 or more years of experience in building envelope consulting, waterproofing, restoration, or related services.
- Strong knowledge of exterior building systems and materials, including façades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, and masonry.
- Experience with new construction and with investigation, evaluation, and restoration of existing structures.
- Ability to coordinate with project teams, clients, and outside consultants while maintaining strong working relationships.
- Strong technical communication skills, including preparation of reports, repair recommendations, and RFQ/RFP responses.
- Collaborative, client-focused mindset and interest in business development.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including hoses, testing equipment, and other field materials.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with historic preservation, historic building assessments, or restoration of historic structures.
- Experience with historic structural systems.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.
- SPRAT Level 1 certification.
- Project management experience, including coordinating project teams, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Perform building envelope investigations and historic building assessments, and prepare technical reports documenting findings, deficiencies, and repair, restoration, or preservation recommendations.
- Evaluate existing building conditions, including historic masonry, façades, roofing systems, windows, and architectural features, and develop appropriate repair and restoration solutions.
- Prepare construction documents, repair recommendations, and opinions of probable construction costs for building envelope, restoration, and historic preservation projects.
- Perform construction administration, including RFI and submittal reviews, site visits, field observations, and punch list inspections.
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, clients, and preservation professionals to review findings, designs, restoration approaches, and construction progress.
- Participate in field investigations, material assessments, and testing while supporting project quality, budgets, and schedules.
- Support client relationships and business development, including preparing RFQ/RFP responses.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity to purchase Walker stock; Walker is 100% employee-owned.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and company-paid life insurance.
- Mental wellness benefits.
- Health Savings Account with company contribution.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts.
- 529 college savings plan.
- Minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off per year.
- 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays.
- 5 days of bereavement leave and a PTO Donation Bank.
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves.
- Paid parental leave providing an additional week of paid leave alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs.
- Paid community involvement hours.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships.
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
