What You'll Do:
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
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Lead and grow a department focused on Building Enclosure services
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Drive strategic business development initiatives and expand ECS’s presence within the local market
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Develop and strengthen relationships with REITs, developers, property managers, insurance companies, banks, contractors, and design professionals
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Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of engineers, architects, inspectors, and technical staff
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Manage departmental operations, staffing, utilization, and financial performance, including P&L responsibility
Technical & Project Oversight
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Oversee projects involving:
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Building envelope and enclosure evaluations
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Roof and waterproofing assessments
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Moisture and water intrusion investigations
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Property condition assessments (PCA)
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Forensic investigations and failure analysis
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Structural evaluations and related design work
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Code compliance inspections and plan review services
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Review technical reports, proposals, scopes, and deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
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Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients
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Support project management efforts including scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
What We're Looking For:
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field
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8+ years of related experience with building enclosure consulting, including field investigations, testing, commissioning (BECx), design review, or forensic assessments
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Licensed or certified in at least one of the following preferred but not required:
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Professional Engineer (P.E.)
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Registered Architect (R.A.)
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IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)
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University of Wisconsin–Madison certifications (BECxP, CxA+BE)
Physical Requirements
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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
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Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
Why Join ECS?
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Nationwide Building Science + Infrastructure Consulting practice made up of more than 180 employees with deep technical expertise and opportunities for collaboration across the country
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Opportunity to lead high-profile projects with technical complexity and visibility
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Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service
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Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning
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Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
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ECS is an employee-owned company with an Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP)!
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401(k) with up to 4% match
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Tuition Assistance Program
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And more!
ECS Core Values: Collaborate, Focus & Lead
Who We Are:
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 #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #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, click here.
