Field Technician-Building Enclosure Redmond

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking a Field Technician for Building Enclosure. The role focuses on exterior wall construction, from below grade to roof lines, and includes identifying constructability issues that affect installation design.

You will conduct field reviews and progress inspections, document findings with reports and photos, and coordinate with contractors. Occasional forensic analysis may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 1–3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office and modeling/drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Field review observations may include detailed forensic investigations of failed or defective construction.
• Track project activity with well written reports, documents, schedules and estimates.
• Observations may include below grade waterproofing, below slab vapor barriers, window applications, roofing components, and cladding.
• Produce field notes on site and in the office; photograph conditions observed; coordinate contractual issues; direct repairs when non-conformance occurs.
• Draft Construction Field Directives, Professional Service Agreements and Scopes of Work.
• Position requires about 50% travel.

Skills

Communication skills

Architectural drawings reading

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

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

Job Description

Our work relates to exterior building design, from below grade to roof tops.Additionally, this position requires the ability to recognize any potential constructability or installations issues that might require modification to typical installation design.

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.
• Field review observations will also include, at times, detailed forensic investigation and analysis of failed or defective construction.
• Track project activity by maintaining well written reports, detailed documents, schedules, effort of work and estimates.
• Observations of new or as built construction may include aspects of the following:
  • Below grade waterproofing
  • Below slab vapor barriers and pipe penetrations
  • Observation prior to installation of Shotcrete walls
  • Observation of building cladding; Vinyl siding, stucco, EIFS, masonry
  • Observation of window applications - installation and inspections
  • Observation of roofing components - before, during and after roofing applications
  • Produce field notes on site, and in the office
  • Photograph all conditions observed during above mentioned inspections
  • Coordinate contractual issues
  • Direct workers to perform repairs when non-conformance occurs
  • Draft Construction Field Directives
  • Draft Professional Service Agreements
  • Draft Scopes of Work
  • Minimal direction to administrative personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
• Minimum 1-3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
• Working knowledge of current codes and standards
• Working knowledge of waterproofing; exterior cladding; building envelope components is a plus
• 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
• Experience with Infra-Red, Wind Uplift Chamber, Air Barrier Testing, and Window Testing.Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification a plus

Additional Information

Position requires about 50% 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.