Field Technician: Building Enclosure Expert

SOCOTEC; Redmond; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking an engineer or construction professional to support exterior building envelope projects. The role involves field reviews, drafting directives, and coordinating with teams to resolve constructability issues from below grade to roof lines.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in CM or Engineering, 1–3 years in envelope design/inspection, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM. Travel up to 50% is expected.

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.
• Knowledge of exterior cladding, waterproofing and building envelope components is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects from shop drawings to construction documents.
• Conduct field reviews and progress inspections on designated projects.
• Draft field directives, scopes of work and professional service agreements.
• Maintain detailed field notes, reports, schedules and estimates.
• Coordinate contractual issues and direct repairs when non-conformance occurs.
• Photograph conditions observed and manage on-site documentation.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communications

Read architectural drawings

Field observations & reports

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking an engineer or construction professional to support exterior building envelope projects. The role involves field reviews, drafting directives, and coordinating with teams to resolve constructability issues from below grade to roof lines.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in CM or Engineering, 1–3 years in envelope design/inspection, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM. Travel up to 50% is expected.