Field Technician-Building Enclosure

SOCOTEC; Redmond; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Construction Field / Building Envelope Inspector in Australia with 1–3 years of experience in envelope design, inspection, and related engineering. The role involves field reviews, documentation, and coordination of installations across exterior wall components.

Travel about 50% is required; duties include drafting field directives and scopes of work, and ensuring conformance with codes and standards. Strong communication and drafting skills are essential.

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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects including shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents.
• Conduct field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Field review observations may include forensic investigation and analysis of failed or defective construction.
• Track project activity with reports, documents, schedules and estimates.
• Observe below grade waterproofing, below slab vapor barriers and pipe penetrations, and window/roofing installations.
• Produce field notes on site and in the office; photograph conditions observed.
• Coordinate contractual issues and direct workers on repairs when non-conformance occurs.
• Prepare Construction Field Directives, Professional Service Agreements, and Scopes of Work.

Skills

Strong written verbal communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)

EIT Certification a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

About SOCOTEC:

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

Description Du Poste

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

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

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.