Senior Consultant, Envelope Restoration

SOCOTEC US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a seasoned professional to lead Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) management. You will oversee an IRA inspection team and guide project execution from design review to construction administration.

The role requires a strong architectural/engineering background, SPRAT certification, and a track record in building envelope restoration. Based in New York, you’ll collaborate across disciplines with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years working with building envelope/enclosure & restoration project experience.
• SPRAT certification required.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering; professional licensure preferred.
• Register Architect or Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of architectural design concepts and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and growth of services related to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP).
• Manage the IRA inspectors and FISP projects; expect rope inspections.
• Consult on existing facade design for enhancement or maintenance; include forensic review and bid/repair detail prep.
• Collaborate with internal teams on budgetary project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients and management teams to meet timelines.
• Familiarity with building codes (including Energy Codes) in local markets.
• Advise architects and clients on envelope performance, constructability and durability.
• Document and maintain well-written project reports.
• Oversee Restoration Division staff’s reports and project progress.
• Assist with staffing and division technical needs.
• Lead staff mentoring and occasional technical presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Rope access

Facade inspection

Building envelope

Client relations

Technical report writing

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Registered Architect or Professional Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Word

Documentation writing

Job description

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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. 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®.

• SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

Job Description

• Assist with management, and growth, of our services related to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP).


• Manage our team of Industry Rope Access (IRA) inspectors and FISP projects; Performing periodic rope inspections should be expected as part the role and responsibility of this position


• Consult on existing facade design for enhancement or maintenance type projects: forensic review and analysis, Bid Document and repair detail preparation, direct Bidding Phase, and Construction Administration. Well versed in exterior wall construction.


• Work with various departments on our integrated internal services (proposing writing, internal tracking of our budgetary project requirements).


• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams. Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed


• Familiarity with building codes (including Energy Codes) in local markets


• Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.


• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity.


• Provide successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.


• Assist with the oversight and review of Restoration Division staff’s reports and progress of Projects.


• Assist with managing manpower and Division technical needs and initiatives.


• Manage staff or team and foster training\\mentoring


• Occasional presentation of white paper\\case studies to technical teams.


• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 plus years working with building envelope\\enclosure & restoration project experience


• Experience with industrial rope


• SPRAT certification required


• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering


• Register Architect | Professional Engineer


• Knowledge of Architectural design theories/concepts and local laws\\codes


• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings


• Strong written and verbal communications skills


• Inspection certificates preferred


• Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document writing programs


• Must demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic team environment, proficient in problem solving and multi-tasking.


• Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture

Additional Information

• SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

120K-145K

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.