Facilities Associate Principal (Building Enclosure)

ECS is offering an exciting opportunity for an Associate Principal to join our Mid-Atlantic Facilities team in Richmond, VA. In this role, you'll oversee projects related to building enclosure consulting, structural systems, due diligence and/or building code compliance. If you have a strong technical background, and proven leadership skills, we want to hear from you.

• Consulting services for the built environment including, but not limited to, specialized building enclosure and/or structural testing, building enclosure and/or structural consulting, forensic investigations, property condition assessments, and design of repairs to existing structures
• Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise and supporting Facilities staff within the region
• Overseeing projects related to building enclosure testing, assessment and commissioning
• Performing technical report reviews
• Preparing and reviewing proposals
• Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
• Leading and coaching junior staff members
• Performing responsibilities at regional level

• 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

Why Join ECS?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects with technical complexity and visibility.
• Be part of a growing and innovative team focused on technical excellence and client service.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive work environment that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.

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 2,800 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), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2025). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

At ECS, we believe that the power of our team lies in the synergy of our technical excellence, leadership potential, passion for mentorship and commitment to service. We're not just building a workplace; we're creating a vibrant community where professionals thrive, collaborate, and inspire one another. Here, your journey goes beyond delivering outstanding technical solutions-it's about being part of something bigger, where your contributions shape the future and your growth knows no bounds.

When you join our team, you're not just taking on a job; you're stepping into a career filled with purpose, innovation, and opportunity. We value your expertise and ambition, and we're committed to fueling your growth through continuous learning, leadership opportunities, and meaningful connections.

At ECS, every day is a chance to push boundaries, share knowledge, make an impact and serve others. We invest in our people because we believe in their potential to lead, innovate, and drive the future of our industry. Together, we're building a legacy of excellence-one that thrives on collaboration, mentorship, service, and a relentless pursuit of success.

If you're looking for a place where your skills are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your career is more than just a job, the Facilities Team at ECS is the perfect destination. Let's grow, lead, serve, and achieve together.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

As a Facilities Associate Principal, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have a dynamic and extensive background in the facilities consulting field and are capable of completing an array of different tasks. The consulting side of our business is what you thrive on: building envelope evaluations, assessments, investigations, and reviews have made up a large portion of your career. The junior and senior facilities staff looks to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. Your positive interactions with clients as well as business development skills contribute tremendously to the success of ECS. 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.