Building Enclosure Principal

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge across a wide range of building science & infrastructure testing and consulting services, with expert-level competency in a primary discipline.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff, assisting with complex testing and consulting challenges.
• Perform Principal-level review of reports, deliverables, and technical work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Oversee building science & infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with scope, technical standards, and ECS policies.
• Maintain awareness of current regulations, codes, and industry standards, and communicate impacts to staff and projects.

Project Management & Execution

• Lead project execution from setup through closeout, ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Oversee project budgets, including review of change orders, invoices, and support of collection efforts.
• Ensure projects are properly staffed with trained and qualified personnel.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Participate in project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative challenges.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Mentor and develop junior staff and Associate Principals, supporting overall team growth and technical advancement.
• Supervise staff assignments and provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Aid senior leadership with staffing decisions and maintain appropriate team structure.
• Promote best practices in technical execution, communication, and client service.

Client Development & Relationship Management

• Maintain and expand client relationships while actively supporting business development efforts.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities through existing and prospective clients.
• Participate in proposal development and positioning of ECS services.
• Act as a key client contact, leading discussions related to project findings, recommendations, and deliverables.
• As an ambassador of ECS, proactively promote company capabilities and strengths.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consulting solutions.
• Interface with senior leadership to ensure effective project setup and execution.
• Host and attend client meetings, following up on deliverables and addressing questions.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as improving templates, processes, and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture (NCARB).
• 12+ years of related experience in building enclosure consulting, including testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments.
• Licensed or certified in at least one of the following: Professional Engineer (P.E.), Registered Architect (R.A.), IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP), University of Wisconsin-Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE).