Building Envelope Inspector New York

SOCOTEC, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Mentorship program

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Building Envelope Inspector in New York, NY. You will join a collaborative Envelope division, perform field reviews, document progress, and ensure adherence to local codes while coordinating with Project Managers and clients.

Minimum 1–3 years in envelope design/inspection and a bachelor’s degree in engineering are expected. Excellent reporting, drafting skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM are required; OSHA/ICC/EIT certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum 1–3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
• Knowledge of broad architectural design theories/concepts and specific structural theories/concepts related to exterior wall construction.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects including shop drawings, modeling, design development and construction documents.
• Conduct field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Track project activity by maintaining well written reports, detailed documents, schedules, effort of work and estimates.
• Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets.
• Partner with Project Managers to advise/update on project progression for project completion.
• Establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams.
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed.
• Present project related technical information to clients and design teams.
• Occasional presentation of white papers/case studies to technical teams.
• Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Skills

Communication skills

Reading architectural drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Job description

Building Envelope Inspector - New York, NY

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.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

Job Description

As an Engineer Inspector, you will be joining a collaborative & mentorship-based team within our Envelope division. In this role you will be exposed to a variety of projects ranging from new wall construction to upgrades, maintenance and repositioning of existing buildings. The ideal candidate understands commitment, contribution, development, and communication.

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.
• Track project activity by maintaining well written reports, detailed documents, schedules, effort of work and estimates.
• Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets.
• Partner with Project Managers to advise/update on project progression for project completion.
• Establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams.
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed.
• Present project related technical information to clients and design teams.
• Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams.
• Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 1-3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
• 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)

PLUS SKILLS:OSHA and/or ICC Certifications, SPRAT certified, Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification, Drone Operator

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers a competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture where we foster learning and growth through our mentorship program, continuing education support, and other initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Range $60,000-$75,000

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.