Building Envelope Consultant

Please note: This role is targeted for a Q3/4 hiring timeline. We are proactively accepting applications and engaging with interested candidates in advance.

Work Location: Memorial City Way, Houston, TX

How Your Role Will Shape Our Success

In this role, you will provide expert building enclosure consulting services to a range of local and national clients. You will act as the primary client contact on projects involving both new construction and existing structures. Your work will focus on the design, evaluation, and consulting for below-grade waterproofing systems, plazas and podiums, exterior walls and fenestration systems, and roofing assemblies.

Supported by your local director, your responsibilities will include condition assessments, investigations, design, peer review, bid phase services, construction administration, testing, and other typical building envelope services. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects while serving as a trusted technical resource to clients.

What You'll Do:

Manage building envelope projects from investigation through construction administration .

Lead site inspections and field testing activities at construction sites or existing structures, and develop detailed technical reports.

Prepare proposals and clearly defined scopes of work.

Oversee the development of contract documents, drawings, and technical specifications.

Conduct peer reviews of enclosure details and specifications.

Collaborate with clients and Walker team members to deliver practical, innovative solutions.

What You Bring:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field

Additional Requirements:

5+ years of building envelope or related experience in building design, construction, or consulting

Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE); Building Envelope certifications (AIA BEC, IIBEC, or similar) are a plus

Strong knowledge of exterior systems and materials (facades, roofing, waterproofing, windows, etc.)

Experience with new construction and/or evaluation of existing structures

Familiarity with ASTM & AAMA standards and field testing procedures

Collaborative, client-focused mindset and interest in business development

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document field observations, prepare technical reports, and present findings to clients and project teams

Willingness to travel as needed