About this role
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 Mid-Atlantic Facilities team in Erie, PA. 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.
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Qualifications
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 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 #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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.
Other facts
About ECS Ltd
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm. Organizationally we have 100+ offices and more than 3,000 employees in operating subsidiaries. Subsidiaries and their headquarter offices include:
- ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC [Chantilly, VA];
- ECS Midwest, LLC [Chicago, IL];
- ECS Southeast, LLP [Raleigh, NC];
- ECS Florida, LLC [Orlando, FL];
- ECS Southwest, LLP [Dallas, TX];
- ECS Pacific, Inc. [Walnut Creek, CA];
- ECS Group of Companies [Chantilly, VA - provides administrative/support services to all operating subsidiaries].
Founded in 1988, ECS is an employee-owned corporation committed to providing high quality, innovative services. The professional staff at ECS delivers value-added solutions through our core service lines: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction Materials Testing/Inspection, and Facilities Engineering and Consulting.
'Setting the Standard for Service’ is our corporate philosophy that permeates everything we do. We embrace providing services on time and under budget while adding value to our clients. Our goal is to provide high-quality engineering and related services; and to be recognized by our clients and colleagues for our innovative ideas, responsiveness and value. Our high repeat business volume, recommendations from our clients and professional associates are all measures of our commitment to the industry we proudly serve. At ECS, it’s not just about getting the job done – it’s about getting the job done right.
Talent acquisition at ECS receives strategic focus. We keep our career center current and up-to-date! So if you are looking for a new career opportunity or know someone who is, please visit www.ecslimited.com and submit your resume through our career center for review by our dedicated recruiting team.
What you'll do
- The Senior Associate will manage building enclosure projects and serve as the lead technical consultant on investigations, assessments, commissioning, and testing. This role involves daily client interaction and oversight of project execution and junior staff development.
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