Building Enclosure Project Professional

ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Project Professional to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science & Infrastructure team in Roanoke, VA. The Project Professional supports building enclosure consulting projects including field investigations, testing, analysis, reporting, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
• Collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects. Actively mentor junior staff and support overall development of the team.
• Coordinate and attend project meetings, providing solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary.
• Interface with clients on a regular basis. Maintain and develop a client database.
• Assist with management of project budgets. Prepare change orders, invoices, and assist with collection efforts. Proactively communicate with the project team regarding testing or budget concerns.
• Prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines and consult with supervisors as needed to support weekly workload planning.
• Prepare building science & infrastructure reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations for review by senior staff. Interpret test results, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Initiate project setup and implementation with limited supervision.

• Manage multiple building science & infrastructure projects simultaneously, providing technical support as needed.

• Prepare proposals and change orders.
• Review deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to submission for senior and principal review.
• Host or attend project discussions with clients and follow up on reports to determine if there are questions.
• Perform daily site observations or inspections of roofing and completed building assemblies and conduct routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress.

• Review quality assurance observation reports and communicate project milestones or significant changes with clients. Mentor junior staff as needed.

• Direct site activities and maintain communication with field staff, subcontractors, and senior managers. Discuss potential impacts of site changes on project outcomes or budgets with the project Principal.

• Perform specialized building enclosure testing and assist with development of test plans and protocols aligned with project requirements and industry standards.

• Maintain an understanding of key testing standards and how field testing, system limitations, and test outcomes relate to design performance and potential failures.

• Assist with building enclosure and/or structural consulting and forensic assessments as requested.

• Assist senior staff with commissioning projects, including witnessing and documenting testing and system performance.

• Assist with new construction design reviews and the design of repairs to existing building envelope components.

• Assist with peer review of designs, specifications, and submittals.

• Direct and coordinate field work performed by subcontractors and ECS field staff on routine projects with support from senior staff

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in building science & infrastructure consulting or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience
  • Experience with non-destructive testing preferred
• High school diploma or GED required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certifications (such as NRCA/RCI, AWCI, Certified EIFS Inspector, ICC, IIBEC, Certified Installer/Applicator, etc.) preferred
  • Additional training and/or certifications may be required as assigned by supervisor

Why Join ECS?

• Nationwide Building Science & Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country
• Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
• ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And more!

ECS Core Values:Collaborate, Focus & Lead

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.