Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect) Alameda

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Alameda, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is expanding its Building Envelope services in California, seeking a Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect) in Alameda. This roleReports to leadership and leads envelope projects across phases, coordinating with design teams, PMs, and owners.

Qualified candidates bring 5–10 years of envelope experience, CA PE/architect license, and strong communication. Travel ~20% and participation in business development and proposal activities are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of building envelope project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering is required.
• California license (Architect or PE) is required; CA registration preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project documentation tools.
• Willingness to travel roughly 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage building envelope projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, budget, and schedules.
• Lead meetings with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Prepare reports and project documentation; sketch architectural details as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of local building codes and ensure compliance.
• Support billing, resource planning, and proposal activities.

Skills

Building envelope experience

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Reading architectural drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license CA

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect) - Alameda, CA

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®.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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.

Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)