Building Envelope Architect/Engineer

Posted: 24-Apr-26 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Categories: Academic/Faculty Engineering Internal Number: 67656 Position Number: 009701 Department: Facilities Management (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Envelope Authority: Apply advanced building science expertise to govern University envelope standards; establish and enforce Design and Construction Manual (DCM) standards for both the exterior skin and high-durability interior finishes. Technical Review & Forensics:Direct the Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) process for capital projects; authorize performance testing (infrared thermography, air barrier testing) and conduct forensic analysis on existing facility failures (e.g., water intrusion, chronic elevator outages). Asset & Maintenance Liaison: Formulate the Asset Management Plan for the building shell, interiors, and vertical transportation; translate complex engineering requirements into practical workflows for Maintenance Operations shops. Consultation & Strategic Liaison:Serve as the primary technical resource for maintaining fire ratings and thermal boundaries during renovations; negotiate with external architects to ensure aesthetic choices do not override maintenance durability. Strategic Leadership: Champion the