Building Enclosure Consultant (Roofing/Waterproofing) | 8+ Years

Wiss, Janney, Elstner

San Francisco, CA 94199

United States

Posted July 7, 2025

{FULL_TIME,TEMPORARY,CONTRACTOR,INTERN}

Valid until August 6, 2025

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Building Enclosure Consultant (Roofing/Waterproofing) | 8+ Years

Apply locations San Francisco, CA (Emeryville) time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id WJE0079

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking a curious, committed, and enthusiastic Building Enclosure Consultantwith 8+ years of experience and a focus in roofing and waterproofing to join our dynamic and diverse team of architects and engineers in the San Francisco Bay Area .

Building on the industry experience you bring to WJE, our team will:

Invest in the continued development of your technical and project management skills.
Offer opportunities to work alongside and learn from the best and brightest in the industry.
Encourage your participation in internal and external professional development opportunities.
Support your desire to make a meaningful impact in your field.

As a Building Enclosure Consultant at WJE, you will contribute to a more sustainable built world as you collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and other consultants on projects centered around the forensic investigation, detailing, and restoration of various roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope systems. Anticipated projects will have a roughly 80-20 split between existing (heavy on forensics and litigation) and new construction.

Responsibilities:

Technical project execution , including performing and leading others in hands-on field work, diagnostic testing, and construction administration; combining a principles-first approach with a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices to develop practical and innovative solutions for a variety of building envelope systems, materials, and applications; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the roofing and waterproofing subject-matter expert (SME); and preparing technically excellent client deliverables
Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager) , including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; jumping in to help where needed; training and mentoring teammates; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and stamping project documents as appropriate
Project management , including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, negotiating changes to scope, and managing client expectations and deliverables
Contributions to local and company-wide objectives , participation in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming WJE professionals; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications / Competencies:

Registered Architect (RA) orProfessional Engineer (PE) ;IIBEC Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) or other relevant professional certifications (e.g., RRO, RWC, REWC) will be considered in lieu of a license with significant relevant experience

Bachelor’s degreeor higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering or related field; significant relevant experience and certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum eight yearsof relevant industry experience, with an established focus in roofing and waterproofing consulting (or well-rounded building envelope experience with a desire to build focused expertise in roofing and waterproofing); experience with balconies, plazas, and other horizontal applications preferred; project management experience preferred
Demonstrated (or developing) expertise in the investigation, litigation, troubleshooting, design, and detailing (especially at transitions) of various contemporary and historic building enclosure systems (e.g., roofing, waterproofing, facades) and a strong understanding of the principles of heat, air, and moisture control within building envelope materials, assemblies, and their interfaces
Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes
Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry’s most accomplished experts. People with outstanding C haracter, unwavering C ommitment to our core and culture, strong E xpertise, and genuine E nthusiasm for their work.

Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at .

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where base salary is just one component of an employee’s annual earnings. Additionally, employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual base salary will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

$95,330.00 - $158,880.00

WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found at .

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)