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Building Enclosure Consultant – Building Envelope
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position: Full-Time
Metric Geo is partnering with a leading employee-owned consulting firm seeking an experienced Building Enclosure Consultant. This role involves providing expert consulting services for both new construction and existing buildings, with a focus on waterproofing, exterior walls, roofing, and fenestration systems.
Role Overview:
As a Building Enclosure Consultant, you will serve as the primary client contact for a wide range of projects. Your work will cover design, assessment, and evaluation of building enclosure systems, from below-grade waterproofing to roofing assemblies. With the support of a local director, you will lead projects through investigation, design, peer review, bidding, and construction administration, delivering innovative and practical solutions to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage building envelope projects from initial investigation through construction administration.
- Conduct site inspections and prepare detailed technical reports.
- Draft proposals with clear scopes of work.
- Develop contract documents, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Review enclosure details and specifications for accuracy and constructability.
- Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building envelope consulting and waterproofing.
- Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials, including facades, roofing, and windows.
- Experience working on both new construction and evaluation of existing structures.
- Familiarity with ASTM and AAMA standards and field testing procedures.
- Strong communication and client management skills, with an interest in business development.
- Ability to compile and deliver high-quality RFQ/RFP responses.
- Professional licensure in engineering or architecture (or in progress) preferred.
- Experience with WUFI or other modelling tools is a plus.
- Forensic investigation background or interest preferred.
- Local market knowledge is an advantage.
What We Offer:
- Annual discretionary bonus programme.
- Employee ownership opportunities – the firm is 100% employee-owned.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account with company contribution.
- 401(k) with company match.
- 529 college savings plan.
- Minimum of 3 weeks’ paid time off
- Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and PTO donation bank.
- 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leave.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement, plus support for professional memberships.
- Internal conferences and professional development opportunities.
This position offers a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to play a key role in the design, investigation, and protection of building enclosure systems while advancing their careers in a collaborative, employee-owned environment. If you have the relevant expertise, we encourage you to apply.