Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC, Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Résumé du poste

SOCOTEC is seeking a Senior Associate in Building Envelope for our California Bay Area team. The role requires licensed engineer or architect status, 5–10 years of envelope project experience, and strong communication skills.

You will lead complex envelope projects, review reports, supervise field teams, and collaborate with clients and project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The position is full-time, based in California, with about 20% travel and opportunities for mentorship,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering required.
• California-licensed Architect or Professional Engineer.
• 5–10 years building envelope project experience.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead envelope projects from design through construction.
• Review and produce reports and project documentation.
• Mentor field services team and train staff for site visits and reporting.
• Maintain updated knowledge of local building codes and standards.
• Coordinate with clients, PMs, contractors, and designers; manage scope, budget and schedule.
• Assist in proposing estimates and new business opportunities.

Connaissances

Reading drawings

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Description du poste

Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

• Full-time
• Department: US - Envelope Existing Buildings
• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 180,000 - 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 offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

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®.

We are expanding our Building Envelope services to California with a focus in the Bay Area and seek the following candidate.

This position will report to a Principal, Regional Director or designee level staff member within our local division leadership structure and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

• Well versed in all phases of full envelope below grade, exterior wall and roof construction projects, in both new and existing structures.
• Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
• Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments, including Scope and Budget tracking for Project Manager support.
• Capable of leading meetings among internal team members and externally with construction managers, sub-contractors, design consultants and owners, relative to envelope discussions.
• Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation, including the ability to draw or sketch architectural details to support building‑envelope analysis and reporting.
• Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
• Assess technical needs on projects and request support for work requirements.
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams.
• Break down technical needs and deliverables while managing associated budget and schedule requirements to ensure successful project execution related to assigned projects.
• Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status, timelines, budget tracking and key concerns
• Assist in billing review and collections where necessary
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability
• Participate in corporative initiatives and associate level meetings to maintain and further develop protocols and\or procedures for continued improvements.
• Assist Principal in charge with new proposal estimates
• Assist Principal in charge in solicitation of new business
• Respond and effectively communicate to clients when project emergencies arise
• Publish and or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements
• Present in-house seminars or related topics periodically including lunch and learns
• Obtain all professional certifications for the level of responsibility, AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in the state of California, primarily.
• Manage and mentor field services team by training staff to be thorough and diligent, teaching what to look for in the field, and guiding them on how to prepare for site visits and associated reporting, whether new construction or forensic in nature, to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership

• Minimum of 5-10 years working with building envelope project experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred
• Register Architect or Professional Engineer status required in the state of California
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or suitable document, computing, and presentation programs
• Must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment, to think outside the box, and solve complex problems
• Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture
• Ability to travel ~20% of the time

Salary range: $150,000-180,000 + 10% Bonus

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.