Terracon
Mrs. Kayla Maines, AIA
About the Position
Terracon’s Austin Facilities group is seeking a Project Architect who enjoys balancing field work and technical consulting. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, supporting both new construction and existing building investigations, with a focus on building enclosure performance.
If you’re interested in expanding beyond traditional architecture into investigative consulting, forensic analysis, repair design, and building performance, this role offers a unique and rewarding career path.
If interested in applying, contact: Mrs. Kayla Maines, AIA at kayla.maines@terracon.com
About Terracon
At Terracon, we consider ourselves explorers of the natural and built environment. Our team of engineers, architects, scientists, and consultants supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects—above and below ground—through a combination of proprietary data, a discovery-driven mindset, and practical, down-to-earth consulting.
Terracon is proudly 100% employee-owned and operates from more than 200 locations nationwide.
Our Facilities building enclosure consultants specialize in aligning materials, components, and systems to optimize enclosure performance and reduce long-term operational costs.
We are guided by our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Curiosity, Courage, Prosperity, and Caring. Employees often say, “The best part of Terracon is the people.”
https://www.terracon.com/service/facilities/
Job Responsibilities
As a Project Architect, you will serve as a consultant across diverse projects and clients. Responsibilities include:
- Perform building enclosure consulting services during both design and construction phases
- Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, subcontractors, and manufacturers
- Manage projects, including budgets and proposal development
- Review construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals for building envelope systems
- Conduct field observations and site evaluations to assess installation and performance
- Assist with diagnostic testing and forensic investigations related to water intrusion and envelope failures
- Utilize tools such as WUFI hygrothermal modeling to evaluate moisture and thermal performance
- Identify issues, diagnose root causes, and develop repair design documents
- Prepare written reports and recommendations to support project decision-making
- Produce construction documents using AutoCAD, Revit, and RIB SpecLink
- You will primarily work alongside Terracon subject matter experts (SMEs) on systems such as:
- Roofing and waterproofing assemblies
- Exterior wall systems and cladding
- Air and water-resistive barriers
- Windows, glazing, and fenestration systems
Job Requirements
- Licensed Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure
- 5+ years of experience in the design and construction industry
- Experience with building envelope systems or exterior assemblies
- Interest in a hands-on role combining field work, investigation, and design
- Strong knowledge of construction documentation and detailing
- Ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to clients
Work Schedule:
- Full-Time Position (Minimum 40 hours a week, Salary)
- In-office presence required four days per week (Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM core hours)
- Remote work permitted with supervisor approval, for site visits, or when meeting chargeability goals
- Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as RRO, RRC, RWC, REWC, or RBEC
- Experience in forensic investigation or building enclosure consulting