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

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Building Envelope - Senior Associate in Redmond, WA. The licensed engineer or architect will lead envelope projects across new and existing structures, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and mentor field teams within our high-performance building practice.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of envelope experience, a Bachelor’s in Architecture or Engineering (Master’s preferred), and active licensure (CA or equivalent). Travel up to 30% is expected.

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.
• MS Office or equivalent document, computing, and presentation programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team; solve complex problems.
• Detail-oriented while seeing the bigger picture.
• Ability to travel ~30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead meetings with internal teams, contractors, consultants and owners on envelope topics.
• Prepare detailed reports and drawings to support building-envelope analysis.
• Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
• Communicate effectively and establish client relationships.
• Break down technical needs and manage budget and schedule for projects.
• Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status and timeline.
• Assist in billing review and collections where necessary.
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability.
• Participate in corporate initiatives and procedures development.
• Assist with new proposal estimates and solicitation of new business.
• Respond to clients during project emergencies.
• Publish or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements.
• Present in-house seminars or lunch-and-learns.
• Obtain professional certifications for level of responsibility, AIA signing in CA.
• Mentor field services team and train staff for site visits.
• Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope leadership.

Skills

Building envelope

Project management

Communication

Read drawings

Travel 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Professional Engineer license (California)

Job description

Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect) - Redmond, WA

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

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 ~30% of the time

Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits
• mentorship
• training
• social activities

Additional Information

Salary range: $150,000-200,000/year + 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)