Building Enclosure Project Manager

Group14 Engineering is a 70+ person engineering consulting firm committed to energy and resource efficiency, resulting in greater resiliency and sustainability in buildings. We strive to provide an environment where everyone can feel they belong, reflecting a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity. As a Certified B Corporation and Just Organization, we have been recognized as “Best for the World” by B Lab for Overall, Governance, and Environment. Our office is located in the LEED v5 Gold certified historic Dodge building at 13th & Lincoln near downtown Denver.

About the role

Our Building Enclosure team works primarily throughout Colorado and neighboring states, with clients across the country, focusing on commercial and multifamily residential buildings. We are seeking a self-motivated Building Enclosure Project Manager with a strong technical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in energy efficiency and sustainable building performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and testing projects from planning through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and deliverables.
• Plan, coordinate, perform, and oversee technical components of new and existing building enclosure projects with minimal oversight.
• Perform hands-on field work, including enclosure inspections, air leakage testing, water penetration testing, infrared thermography, electronic leak detection, and other enclosure performance verification.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and enclosure details, and provide recommendations based on building science principles and good construction practices.
• Evaluate enclosure performance through field observations, testing, condition assessments, and leak investigations.
• Lead technical problem-solving and development of practical enclosure solutions, with support from senior staff as needed.
• Develop or contribute to building enclosure basis-of-design documents, Owner’s Project Requirements, BECx plans, testing specifications, commissioning documentation, and other technical deliverables.
• Lead or participate in design, construction, and commissioning meetings related to building enclosure systems.
• Manage construction-phase enclosure activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, issue tracking, and coordination of corrective work.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and other project documentation.
• Communicate directly with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support successful project outcomes.
• Proactively identify enclosure-related risks, anticipate project needs, and identify opportunities.
• Be part of a fun, engaged team of building enclosure professionals focused on improving the built environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; equivalent AEC industry experience will also be considered.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure design, construction, commissioning, consulting, or testing.
• Strong knowledge of building science principles, enclosure systems, construction practices, and common failure mechanisms across varied building types and climate zones.
• Experience performing technical reviews of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and enclosure details.
• Experience performing or overseeing building enclosure field observations and performance testing, including whole-building airtightness testing, water penetration testing, infrared thermography, and air/water/thermal barrier inspections.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes and industry standards, including IECC, IBC, ASTM, and AAMA.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Sound judgment when navigating technical challenges or ethical considerations.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to clients, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to project sites throughout Colorado’s Front Range, with occasional overnight travel up to 10%.
• Ability to work from the Denver office approximately two days per week, in addition to field work.
• Ability to work independently on active construction sites, including climbing ladders/scaffolding, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting/transporting equipment up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience with Fundamental/Enhanced Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx, LEED).
• Experience with IECC building thermal envelope performance verification and air leakage testing.
• Experience with existing building enclosure consulting, including condition assessments, investigative testing, and development of repair or improvement recommendations.
• Familiarity with THERM, WUFI, or other building enclosure analytical tools and methods.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Relevant professional credentials or certifications, such as PE, EIT, RA, RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, BECxP, CxA+BE, or LEED AP.

Benefits

• Hybrid office model that allows for in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.
• Paid time off: 10 holidays and 4 weeks of personal time.
• Paid family leave through the State of Colorado FAMLI program.
• Retirement plan with a company match of up to 4.5%.
• Health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Annual education stipend, professional memberships, and paid time off to pursue credentials.
• Well-developed career advancement program.
• Base salary range $87,000-$110,000 plus annual bonus.
• Get paid to ride your bike, walk, carpool, or take the bus to work.
• Two paid volunteer days annually, plus a charitable giving policy matching employee donations up to $500 per year to 501c3 organizations.
• Annual weekend trip to the mountains (families are paid for) with activities like mountain biking, games, and shared meals.
• Group outings throughout the year, including outdoor activities, happy hours, and attending local sporting events.
• Flexible schedule to take long weekends.

Pay

Base salary range: $87,000 - $110,000 plus annual bonus. Base pay is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.