Field Technician: Building Envelope Specialist

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

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.