Building Enclosure Consultant

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

10h

About The Position

The Building Enclosure Consultant undertakes building enclosure design, detailing, and analysis, and participates in testing, fabrication, and construction administration. The consultant advises architects, owners, contractors, developers, and property managers on enclosure performance, constructability, and durability; conducts or oversees field reviews and progress inspections; and prepares or oversees assessments of existing structures, including root-cause analysis and repair recommendations where applicable. The role documents project activity in well-written reports from initial proposal through completion, maintains familiarity with local building codes, and advises management on project performance, key issues, status, scheduling, effort, and completion estimates. It involves client and project-team communication, producing details by hand sketch and 2D or 3D CAD, providing cross-functional support, helping manage technical deliverables and project budgets, and providing manpower and resource updates. The consultant may present white papers or case studies to technical teams, manage and mentor staff, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager. The position requires about 30% travel.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in building enclosure consulting and project management.
Experience with client relations, preparation of construction documents, bidding, and construction administration.
Experience conducting quality assurance reviews of construction drawings and specifications.
Experience reviewing Division 07 and 08 submittals and shop drawings in detail.
Familiarity with exterior curtain wall, window wall, glass, masonry, concrete, air-barrier, coating, sealant, and metal panel systems.
Familiarity with roofing and below-grade waterproofing systems.
Familiarity with existing building codes and code requirements for remediation in the built environment.
Ability to travel about 30%.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer in Washington, California, Colorado, Arizona, Hawaii, Texas, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Utah.

Responsibilities

Undertake building enclosure design, detailing, and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication, and construction administration.
Advise clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
Conduct or oversee field reviews and progress inspections on designated projects.
Conduct or oversee assessments of existing structures, including root-cause analysis and repair recommendations where appropriate.
Document project activity in well-written reports, including existing conditions and construction progress from initial proposal through completion.
Maintain familiarity with building codes in local markets.
Advise management on project performance, key issues, status, scheduling, work effort, and completion estimates.
Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams.
Produce details through hand sketching and 2D and 3D CAD packages as required.
Provide cross-functional support to help meet client needs and internal timelines and project activities.
Break down technical needs and deliverables and assist with managing project budget requirements.
Provide manpower updates and resource availability.
Occasionally present white papers or case studies to technical teams.
Manage staff or teams and foster training and mentoring.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.