Building Envelope Specialist

Walker Consultants•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Walker is hiring a Building Envelope Specialist to develop technical skills in Building Enclosure Consulting and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx). The role works with an interdisciplinary team on projects involving high-rise, historic and vintage buildings, hospitals, offices, condominiums, schools, and higher-education facilities. The specialist investigates enclosure conditions, diagnoses problems such as water and air infiltration, condensation, and facade deterioration, and helps design repairs. The position includes field investigations and testing, technical analysis and reporting, and support for new construction and rehabilitation projects. The specialist reviews enclosure designs, specifications, submittals, mockups, and construction for continuity, constructability, and compliance with performance requirements. They also assist with commissioning from design through construction and occupancy, prepare construction documents under a Project Manager’s supervision, and review construction implementation through site visits and functional performance testing. The role involves work both in the office and in the field, with occasional local and out-of-area travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or Engineering from an ABET- or NAAB-accredited institution.
5–10 years of previous Building Envelope experience.
Working toward architecture or engineering licensure with an NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) record or EIT status, or ability to attain it.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
Basic understanding of building enclosure materials, attachments, thermodynamics, insulation, and air barrier systems.
Basic understanding of facade and roofing detailing.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to work both in the office and in the field.
Ability to work at elevated heights using equipment such as swing-stage scaffolding, a man-lift, a ladder, or a roof.

Responsibilities

Perform on-site condition assessments and construction observations, documenting existing conditions.
Investigate and test building envelope issues using appropriate tools and techniques.
Support Building Enclosure Commissioning activities during pre-design, design, construction, and occupancy.
Analyze field data and prepare client-facing technical reports describing investigations and recommendations.
Work with an interdisciplinary project team to prepare construction documents, including drawings and specifications, for building exterior repairs or rehabilitation.
Analyze current building codes and determine their impact on projects.
Work with a Project Manager to maintain project budget and schedule goals.
Develop technical knowledge of enclosure materials, including curtain wall windows, roofing, brick, stucco, stone, and metal cladding.
Investigate problems in depth and apply knowledge of enclosure systems, diagnostic testing, and the scientific method.