Building Enclosure Department Manager

Job description

Position & Office Overview

As a Facilities Department Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience both on the field and handling the business side of facilities inspection. Engineers, inspectors, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself – but bring others along with you. You are extremely hardworking and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

Responsibilities

ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Building Enclosure Department Manager to join our Florida Building Science + Infrastructure team in West Palm Beach, FL. In this role, you’ll lead projects involving inspections, testing, assessments, and commissioning of building envelopes for existing structures. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients. If you have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and the drive to grow a department, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Practice Growth

Lead and grow a department focused on Building Enclosure services

Drive strategic business development initiatives and expand ECS’s presence within the local market

Develop and strengthen relationships with REITs, developers, property managers, insurance companies, banks, contractors, and design professionals

Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff

Manage departmental operations, staffing, utilization, and financial performance, including P&L responsibility

Technical & Project Oversight

Oversee projects involving: Building envelope and enclosure evaluations

Roof and waterproofing assessments

Moisture and water intrusion investigations

Property condition assessments (PCA)

Forensic investigations and failure analysis

Structural evaluations and related design work

Code compliance inspections and plan review services

Review technical reports, proposals, scopes, and deliverables to ensure quality and consistency

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients

Support project management efforts including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field

8+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments

Licensed or certified in at least one of the following preferred but not required: Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Registered Architect (R.A.)

IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)

University of Wisconsin‑Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times per day, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and perform work at heights.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Benefits

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!

Core Values

Collaborate, Focus & Lead

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Worksite address

west palm beach, FL, 33412, US

Who can apply

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