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Building Enclosure Senior Associate

ECS Southwest, LLP
tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, McKinney
1600 Redbud Boulevard (Show on map)
Sep 19, 2025
Position & Office Overview

As a Senior Associate, you have strong leadership skills as well as a great eye for detail. You are heavily skilled both out in the field and working with clients. Leading your team by example is second nature to you - through excellent assessments, studies, and reports. You have a passion for all things Facilities - specialized testing, building envelope consulting, forensic investigation analysis, design of repairs to existing structures, among other facilities-related services. You are extremely hard working 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 seeking a Building Enclosure Senior Associate to join our Southwest Facilities team in Dallas, TX. This position will report to an Associate Principal, Department Manager, or the Subsidiary Director, depending on the candidate and current team structure. The Senior Associate is responsible for managing building enclosure projects and serving as lead technical consultant on building enclosure investigations, assessments, commissioning, and testing.

The is a client-facing role with daily involvement with clients, project teams (e.g., architects, general contractors, engineers, owners) and heavy involvement in project execution and junior staff development. In this role, you'll serve as Project Manager for projects on existing buildings and new construction where ECS is performing building enclosure assessments, building enclosure testing, air leakage testing, construction administration and quality assurance observations, design assist/design review, and building enclosure commissioning. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Technical Execution

  • Manage building enclosure projects from proposal through delivery, including budgets, scopes, and schedules.
  • Lead investigations, testing, assessments, commissioning, and repair design efforts.
  • Oversee fieldwork, data analysis, and report preparation.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of project deliverables.
  • Promoting a safe workplace and proper use of PPE and compliance with safety policies
  • Prepare monthly project invoices and support collections as necessary

Client Relationships & Business Development

  • Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients.
  • Assist senior staff in marketing and business development activities.
  • Prepare technical proposals, scopes, and budgets.

Staff Development

  • Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff and oversee daily project team activities.
  • Provide training, feedback, and performance input as assigned by senior leadership.
  • Promote ECS standards, procedures, and a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Civil Engineering Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering preferred
  • 6+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Licensed or certified as at least one of the following preferred:
    • Professional Engineer (P.E.), Registered Architect (R.A.), International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) offered RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP, University of Wisconsin-Madison offered BECxP and CxA+BE

Why Join ECS?

  • Nationwide Facilities 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


About Us

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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