Principal Consultant- Building Envelope

About the role

Rimkus, a global leader in Built Environment Solutions, seeks an experienced Principal Consultant - Building Envelope & Coastal Resilience to lead complex projects focusing on durability, performance, and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and design building envelope systems for new and existing structures, including durability, performance, and resilience against coastal hazards.
• Perform forensic investigations and develop resiliency strategies for buildings in coastal and high-wind regions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for clients in commercial, institutional, multifamily, and critical infrastructure sectors.
• Review plans and specifications for compliance with relevant codes, guidelines, and standards.
• Prepare technical reports, condition assessments, repair designs, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and change orders.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and architects, fostering technical excellence and client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in building envelope design, assessment, investigation, construction documentation, construction administration, or project management.
• 5+ years of experience leading and mentoring engineers and architects involved in building envelope assessment, testing, design, and construction oversight.
• Strong technical writing, report preparation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% for project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with projects located in coastal, hurricane-prone, or high-wind regions.
• Expertise in flood-resistant design, water intrusion prevention, corrosion mitigation, and climate adaptation strategies.
• Familiarity with FEMA flood-resilient construction guidance, NFIP requirements, ASCE 24, and related resilience standards.
• Understanding of emerging climate risks and their impact on building performance, durability, service life, and lifecycle costs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $130,000 - $195,000, dependent on education, experience, location, and certifications/licensure.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development