Building Enclosure Consultant or Senior Consultant

SOCOTEC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant or Senior Consultant in Redmond, WA, to join our team on a full-time basis. You will lead enclosure design, detailing, and analysis for high-performance buildings, with client-facing responsibilities and travel up to 30%.

The role requires 5–10 years in enclosure consulting, licensure preferred, strong CAD skills, and ability to manage projects and mentor staff. We offer growth in a collaborative environment across AEC disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in building enclosure consulting and project management.
• Registered Architect/Licensed Engineer in WA, CA, CO, AZ, HI, TX, OR, ID, MT, UT desired.
• Experience with client relations, preparation of construction documents, bidding, and construction administration.
• Experience with quality assurance reviews of construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with detailed-level reviews of Division 07 and 08 submittal and shop drawings.
• Familiar with exterior curtain wall, window wall, glass, masonry, concrete, air-barrier, coating, sealant, and metal panel systems.
• Familiar with roofing and below-grade waterproofing systems.
• Familiar with existing building code and code requirements for remediation within the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake building enclosure design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication and construction administration.
• Advise architects, owners, contractors, developers and property managers (clients) on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Conduct/oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Conduct/oversee assessment reports for existing structures including root cause analysis and repair recommendations.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project activity and progression.
• Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets.
• Advise management on project performance, status and estimates for completion.
• Communicate effectively with clients and management teams.
• Produce details via hand sketching and using 2D/3D CAD as required.
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines.
• Break down technical needs/deliverables; assist in managing budgetary project requirements.
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability
• Occasional presentation of white papers/case studies to technical teams
• Manage staff or team and foster training/mentoring
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Registered Architect / Licensed Engineer

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

Job description

Building Enclosure Consultant or Senior Consultant

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

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.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

• Undertake building enclosure design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication and construction administration.
• Advise architects, owners, contractors, developers and property managers (clients) on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Conduct/oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Conduct/oversee assessment reports for existing structures which may include some root cause analysis and repair recommendations.
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity, including existing conditions, in construction progression of work from initial proposal though completion.
• Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets.
• Advise management on related project performance\key issues, status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion.
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams
• Produce details via hand sketching and using 2D and 3D CAD packages as required.
• Providecross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed.
• Break down technical needs\deliverable; assist in managing budgetary project requirements.
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability
• Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams
• Manage staff or team and foster training\mentoring
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.
• 5-10 years experience in building enclosure consulting and project management
• Registered Architect/Licensed Engineer in the States of WA, CA, CO, AZ, HI, TX, OR, ID, MT, UT desired.
• Experience with client relations, preparation of construction documents, bidding, and construction administration.
• Experience with quality assurance reviews with construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with detailed-level reviews of Division 07 and 08 submittal and shop drawings.
• Familiar with exterior curtain wall, window wall, glass, masonry, concrete, air-barrier, coating, sealant, and metal panel systems.
• Familiar with roofing and below-grade waterproofing systems.
• Familiar with existing building code and code requirements for remediation within the built environment.

Position requires about 30% 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.