Building Envelope Project Manager
Who We Are
PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets. Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Building Envelope Project Manager to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor staff, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients across a diverse portfolio of building types. Based in either our Columbus, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa or Baltimore offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, leading project communications and coordination.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and staffing to ensure successful delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior staff, supporting professional development and technical growth.
- Cook up and oversee subconsultants to ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
- Lead and actively participate in the preparation of detailed construction drawings and technical specifications related to building envelope systems.
- Conduct design meetings, material evaluations, and code reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
- Perform on-site field assessments and, as required, forensic investigations to evaluate existing building envelope conditions using appropriate testing and diagnostic methods.
- Prepare clear, well-organized assessment and investigation reports documenting findings, identifying probable root causes, and recommending remedial strategies.
- Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates to support client decision-making and capital planning.
- Manage construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, site visits, and project meetings.
- Maintain thorough documentation of project decisions and communications.
- Partner with leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and strategies that support project success and profitability.
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates in collaboration with business development and marketing teams.
- Aid in invoicing and project financial tracking.
- Represent PRIME AE at client meetings, industry events, and conferences.
- Pursue or maintain professional certifications such as RRC, REWC, or RWC.
- Contribute to technical presentations, articles, or internal knowledge sharing.
- Participate in professional organizations and support the continued growth of the Building Envelope practice.
What You’ll Bring
- Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.
- Engineers: 6+ years in architecture/engineering with 2+ years of building envelope consulting, OR equivalent experience.
- Architects: 8+ years combined academic and professional experience in building envelope practice.
- Commitment to earning or holding RRC, REWC, or RWC certifications.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project; AutoCAD/Revit strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently while meeting strict deadlines.
- Willingness to conduct roof and façade work using scaffolding, staging, and aerial lifts.
- Experience supporting ROM cost estimates or capital planning for building envelope repairs or restoration.
- Strong attention to detail when documenting field conditions through photographs, field notes, and sketches.