Principal, Building Envelope: Lead High-Performance Facades

SOCOTEC US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

SOCOTEC US in New York is seeking a Principal, Building Envelope to provide executive leadership within our New Construction practice. This highly visible role blends advanced technical expertise with strategic business leadership, overseeing complex consulting projects while driving growth, client relationships, and innovation in the New York market and beyond.

The Principal serves as a trusted advisor to clients, architects, developers, owners, and stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in building envelope consulting, design, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or equivalent professional licensure required.
• Demonstrated expertise in new construction, building enclosure systems, forensic investigations, rehabilitation, commissioning, and construction consulting.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, ASTM, AAMA, NFRC, and industry standards.
• Proven experience leading complex consulting projects, managing executive-level client relationships, and developing new business opportunities.
• Demonstrated success managing a consulting practice, including responsibility for business development, financial performance, and staff leadership.
• Experience mentoring and developing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Building Envelope practice.
• Develop executive-level client relationships with clients, architects, developers, owners, and industry partners.
• Drive proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and strategic pursuits for complex consulting projects.
• Serve as the relationship manager for key client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery while identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Manage the financial performance of the practice by supporting project profitability, forecasting, resource planning, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish business strategy, operational priorities, and long-term objectives.
• Represent SOCOTEC through industry organizations, conferences, publications, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, market trends, and opportunities to expand capabilities.

Skills

PE/RA licensure

Executive leadership

Client relationship management

Building envelope expertise

Business development

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

SOCOTEC US in New York is seeking a Principal, Building Envelope to provide executive leadership within our New Construction practice. This highly visible role blends advanced technical expertise with strategic business leadership, overseeing complex consulting projects while driving growth, client relationships, and innovation in the New York market and beyond.

The Principal serves as a trusted advisor to clients, architects, developers, owners, and stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams