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Walker Consultants

Designs parking facilities and repairs buildings

Building Envelope Consultant

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$110k - $140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
  • At least 5 years of building envelope and waterproofing experience.
  • Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials, including facades, roofing, waterproofing, and windows.
  • Experience with both new construction and evaluation of existing structures.
  • Familiarity with ASTM and AAMA standards and field testing procedures.
  • Ability to supervise professional and support staff, including outside consultants assigned to the project.
  • Ability to manage client relationships and maintain communication after project completion to secure possible future work.
  • Interest in business development and a collaborative, client-focused approach.
  • Ability to compile strong RFQ/RFP responses.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide building enclosure consulting services to local and national clients, serving as the primary client contact on projects involving new construction and existing structures.
  • Focus on the design, evaluation, and consulting of below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies.
  • Perform condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services.
  • Perform building envelope investigations and prepare reports with observations and repair recommendations.
  • Perform or review condition appraisals, develop repair schemes and recommendations, and prepare opinions of probable construction cost estimates.
  • Produce building envelope construction documents.
  • Assist with peer and office reviews of projects.
  • Conduct progress reviews during report and construction-document production to assure project quality.
  • Perform construction administration, including RFI and submittal review, site visits, and punch lists.
  • Meet with architects, contractors, and clients to review investigations and designs and answer questions about the work.
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules and take action to correct discrepancies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Building Envelope certifications such as AIA BEC, RCI, or similar.

About the Company

Walker Consultants

Designs parking facilities and repairs buildings

Walker Consultants designs parking facilities and advises property owners, developers and public agencies on how to plan, assess and maintain buildings. Its engineers, architects and planners work on planned construction as well as existing structures, connecting physical design with long-term asset performance. The firm investigates failures, develops repair plans and evaluates roofs, exterior walls and internal building systems. Clients engage Walker for technical consulting and design services, from early due diligence through construction support and long-term capital planning. Founded in 1965, the company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL
Founded
1965

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