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Senior Building Envelope Consultant

Nova Engineering and Environmental
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Tampa, Florida, United States
NOVA Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Building Envelope Consultant with Design Experience to support our growing Central Florida operations. This role is well suited for a seasoned professional based in the Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL metro areas who excels in a consulting environment, brings strong technical and design expertise, and is passionate about building science and high‑performance enclosure systems.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and perform peer reviews of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals with a primary focus on building envelope systems.
  • Develop and design remedial and retrofit solutions for roofing and building enclosure systems for existing facilities.
  • Provide building envelope design support for new construction and renovation projects, including details, specifications, and performance-based recommendations.
  • Conduct visual surveys, moisture assessments, pre-design evaluations, and property condition assessments.
  • Lead and manage forensic investigations related to building enclosure and roofing failures, water intrusion, and performance deficiencies.
  • Perform and oversee field testing of roofing, waterproofing, window, curtainwall, and façade systems in accordance with ASTM, AAMA, TAS, and ANSI standards.
  • Conduct quality assurance and construction-phase services to verify compliance with design intent, construction documents, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports, design narratives, repair documents, and construction details that clearly communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Manage projects, mentor junior staff, and provide technical leadership for building envelope, roofing, and facilities-related assignments.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Education:
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in building envelope and roofing consulting, including hands-on design and remedial work.
  • Professional licensure as an Engineer or Architect preferred, but not required.
  • Strong background in building enclosure design, detailing, and constructability reviews.
  • Highly desirable certifications include: Registered Roof Consultant (RRC), Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC), Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO), Certified Infrared Thermographer (CIT)
    • Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues related to constructability, system integration, durability, thermal performance, air and water control, and long-term maintenance.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, well-organized technical and design documentation.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
    • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
    Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to perform work in outdoor temperature extremes.
    • Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
    • Ability to occasionally travel overnight, both in-state and out-of-state.
    • Ability to climb ladders and access rooftops.
    • Ability and/or willingness to obtain certification to operate mechanical boom lifts.

    Check out our Perks:

    In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

    • Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
    • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
    • Certification reimbursement
    • Paid time off
    • Company–observed paid holidays
    • Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
    • Company paid short term disability coverage
    • Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
    • 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions 
    • Wellness program with incentives
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Use of take-home Company Vehicle for daily travel to work sites approved my managers*

    NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    About Nova

    Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States.  Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

    Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 20 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing.  NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.