Full-Time
Building Envelope Consultant
Updated on 9/4/2026
SKA Consulting Engineers
No salary listed
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Hybrid
Bachelor's
Category
 Architecture & Civil Engineering |
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Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of construction-related experience with a background in building envelope investigation and design is required.
- At least 3 years of successful project management experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, materials, and quality control procedures for building envelope systems is required.
- Relevant certifications through the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants are desirable rather than required.
- Advanced education or professional certifications such as Professional Engineer or Registered Architect are desirable rather than required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee building envelope projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with quality standards.
- Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in project meetings, provide progress updates, address issues, and guide decision-making processes.
- Work with younger staff during field work and issuance of deliverables.
- Develop and review building envelope repair designs, including glazing systems, curtain walls, roofing, waterproofing, cladding, and insulation.
- Assist with producing construction documents, specifications, and details for building envelope systems.
- Conduct material selection and structural evaluation of building envelope components.
- Provide design-assist services by recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.
- Conduct forensic investigations of building envelope failures, prepare assessment reports, and recommend repairs.
- Translate complex concepts and findings into detailed technical reports and recommendations.
- Evaluate structural loads and wind pressure requirements for envelope components.
- Provide building envelope commissioning services for new construction, including recommending appropriate materials and construction methods.
- Perform field inspections and evaluations of ongoing construction to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and responding to requests for information.
- Inspect work during installation, document findings, and communicate corrective actions as needed.
- Develop proposals, cost estimates, and project scopes.
- Participate in marketing and business development activities, including responding to Requests for Proposals and client presentations.
- Manage client relationships, communicate progress, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or professional certifications such as Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
- Relevant certifications through the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants.