Building Enclosure Associate Principal

Responsibilities ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Associate Principal to join our Mid-Atlantic Facilities team in Erie, PA. This role provides senior technical oversight, project delivery leadership, and staff mentorship. ECS Associate Principals serve as key client-facing leaders, responsible for ensuring project deliverables are high-quality and timely in addition to supporting business development and growth goals of the business. In this role, you will spend approximately 30-40% of your time pursuing new projects, business development activities, proposals, staff management, and training. 60-70% of your time will be engaged in project work at a Principal oversight level as well as key client management. If you have a strong technical background, and proven leadership skills, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities Leadership & Operations Lead project delivery and technical operations for building enclosure consulting and testing projects Monitor financial performance and support other teams with staff resource allocation Support the Director with other group management tasks as assigned Promoting a safe workplace and proper use of PPE and compliance with safety policies Review monthly invoicing and support collections as necessary Business Development & Client Relationships Provide quality assurance, risk management, and budget review of proposals Maintain and develop relationships with architects, owners, general contractors, and developers Support the Director and dedicated Business Development staff in pursuing new clients and other strategic opportunities Represent ECS at industry events, conferences, client education and networking functions, and participate in technical committees Staff Development and Management Recruit, supervise, train, and mentor junior and mid-level staff Provide feedback, coaching and performance evaluations Support other recruiting and onboarding efforts to expand the regional team Technical Principal/Project Oversight Serve as project principal on building enclosure consulting and testing projects Perform peer reviews of designs, investigations, assessments, and reports Oversee field testing, investigations, commissioning, and design of repairs Resolve complex technical/design issues and communicate solutions to project team and other stakeholders Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to ECS quality standards Qualifications Qualifications BS or MS in Civil Engineering Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering preferred 8+ years of relevant professional experience Licensed or certified as at least one of the following: 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 Candidates must have achieved previous designation as Principal at ECS or hold similar designation from competitor firm 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: ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.

Created: 2026-03-08