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Design Specialist, Building Envelope


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125000 - 195000
Posted: 26 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division:Headquarters
Project Location(s):New York NY 10001 USA
Minimum Years Experience:4
Travel Involved:
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
Education:Bachelors Degree
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Conduct analysis of Building Envelope provide input and perform technical reviews mitigate potential design risk identify and solve construction challenges and generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid build systems projects.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical reviews of projects to assess constructability examine design details perform quantity takeoffs and
    recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
  • Review and evaluate project specific designs program intent contractual obligations division of responsibilities and
    deliverables as related to Building Envelope.
  • Evaluate Building Envelope for energy code compliance.
  • Develop and present alternate exterior wall systems complete with cost benefit analysis.
  • Review and assess project documentation related to Building Envelope basis of design documents specifications reports and shop drawings.
  • Examine documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
  • Propose potential solutions to Design/Construction team for design optimization challenges and constructability
    improvements as related to Building Envelope.
  • Evaluate and provide and guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues.
  • Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members subcontractors and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
  • Work in partnership with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical
    structural code-compliance architectural MEFP vertical transportation acoustics and fire).
  • Other activities duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor of Science from accredited and credentialed degree program in Architecture/Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as Building Envelope Engineer/Consultant or equivalent combination of education training and/or experience
    • Design experience in diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction with focus on all Building
      Envelope elements required
    • Think and write in highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential
      challenges and opportunities required
    • Exterior Envelope products and costs knowledge
    • U.S. building design codes and material specific standards experience
    • Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience
    • Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
    • Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
    • Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
    • Design software for design analysis general collaboration software (e.g. Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM
      software (e.g. Navisworks AutoCAD Revit Rhino and SketchUp)
    • U.S. travel 25%

    Physical Demands:
    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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
    essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs
    passenger use of construction personnel hoists ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific
    vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust
    focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls sit talk and hear stand
    climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

    Work Environment:
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
    essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
    essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site
    where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather
    conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

    The annual salary range for this role in the NYC area is $125000$195000. Final compensation within this range is determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skills experience certifications and location. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.


Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor


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