Senior Enclosure Consultant/ Project Manager - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore•Kansas City, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Enclosure Consultant/Project Manager designs new building enclosure systems and repairs for existing systems, and reviews enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects. The role investigates building enclosure assemblies and assesses their service life, air infiltration, rainwater control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. It also involves building performance analysis, including daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and integration of the enclosure with mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems. The position leads projects with internal consultants, supports Senior Project Managers, and performs project management and client-facing work. Responsibilities span technical reviews, research, proposals, modeling, design and drafting, field investigation, construction observation, quality assurance testing, and reporting. The role requires a strong technical background, experience with CADD and building performance modeling software, and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid firm position combining in-office and home-office work. Candidates should be able to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office. Walter P Moore is an international engineering and design company founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with more than 1,000 professionals across 28 U.S. offices and 9 international locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
8–10 years of prior experience in building restoration, parking rehabilitation, renovation, building enclosure issues, and/or forensic consulting.
Experience with CADD and building performance modeling software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to mentor and lead junior staff, build partnerships, and collaborate to meet shared objectives.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated career growth, including experience on design teams for a variety of project types.
Strong client-service attitude and ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred.
PE, RA, or MSFE preferred for U.S. roles.
Experience with WINDOW, THERM, Tekla, or Grasshopper.

Responsibilities

Lead projects with a team of internal consultants.
Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks.
Perform project management duties.
Facilitate client meetings.
Prepare technical presentations for client meetings.
Prepare proposals for new project pursuits.
Review enclosure details and specifications prepared by other consultants.
Work with architects and contractors to develop high-performance details.
Research building codes and industry standards.
Write assessment reports.
Perform field investigations, including water-leakage investigations and non-destructive testing; travel is required.
Model enclosure assemblies using different software.
Analyze proposed repair and design options.
Design and draft repair drawings and details.
Prepare construction documents, including repair drawings and specifications.
Observe construction and installation of repairs and designs in the field, including quality assurance testing.
Prepare site-visit reports and meeting minutes.
Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors.
Design new enclosure systems and repairs for existing enclosure systems.
Review enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects.
Investigate building enclosure assemblies and determine their service life.
Assess enclosure performance related to air infiltration, rainwater control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission.
Perform building performance analyses covering daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and integration with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.