Field Technician-Building Enclosure

SOCOTEC US; Redmond; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a field-focused professional to support exterior building envelope projects from design through construction documentation. You will perform field reviews, observe cladding and roofing systems, and coordinate with teams to address non-conformances.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspections, documentation, and coordination, with travel up to 50% to project sites. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred).
• 1–3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
• Working knowledge of current codes and standards.
• Experience with exterior wall construction components is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and modeling/drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).
• Experience with Infra-Red, Wind Uplift Chamber, Air Barrier Testing; EIT a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand exterior wall construction phases including shop drawings, modeling, design development and construction documents.
• Conduct field review and progress inspections on designated projects.
• Perform forensic investigation and analysis of failed or defective construction.
• Maintain reports, schedules, and estimates of project activity.
• Observe below grade waterproofing, cladding, window applications, and roofing components.
• Produce field notes, photographs, and detailed documentation on site and in office.
• Coordinate contractual issues and direct workers to perform repairs for non-conformances.
• Draft Construction Field Directives, Professional Service Agreements, and Scopes of Work.
• Provide minimal guidance to administrative personnel.

Skills

Reading drawings

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Infra-Red

Wind Uplift Chamber

Air Barrier Testing

EIT Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Our work relates to exterior building design, from below grade to roof tops. Additionally, this position requires the ability to recognize any potential constructability or installations issues that might require modification to typical installation design.

What you will do:

• Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects including but not limited to shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents.
• Conduct field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Field review observations will also include, at times, detailed forensic investigation and analysis of failed or defective construction.
• Track project activity by maintaining well written reports, detailed documents, schedules, effort of work and estimates.
• Observations of new or as built construction may include aspects of the following:
• Below grade waterproofing
• Below slab vapor barriers and pipe penetrations
• Observation prior to installation of Shotcrete walls
• Observation of building cladding; Vinyl siding, stucco, EIFS, masonry
• Observation of window applications - installation and inspections
• Observation of roofing components - before, during and after roofing applications
• Produce field notes on site, and in the office
• Photograph all conditions observed during above mentioned inspections
• Coordinate contractual issues
• Direct workers to perform repairs when non-conformance occurs
• Draft Construction Field Directives
• Draft Professional Service Agreements
• Draft Scopes of Work
• Minimal direction to administrative personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 1-3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
• Working knowledge of current codes and standards
• Working knowledge of waterproofing; exterior cladding; building envelope components is a plus
• Knowledge of broad architectural design theories/concepts and specific structural theories/concepts related to exterior wall construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written & verbal communications skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and modeling/drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM
• Experience with Infra-Red, Wind Uplift Chamber, Air Barrier Testing, and Window Testing. Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification a plus

Additional Information

Position requires about 50% travel

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us