Building Enclosure Consultant

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

2h•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focused on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Its integrated consulting services address building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory. The Building Enclosure Consultant undertakes building enclosure design, detailing, and analysis and participates in testing, fabrication, and construction administration. The role advises clients—including architects, owners, contractors, developers, and property managers—on enclosure performance, constructability, and durability. It also involves field reviews and progress inspections, assessments of existing structures, root cause analysis, and repair recommendations. The consultant documents project activity and existing conditions from proposal through completion, stays familiar with local building codes, and advises management on project performance, issues, status, scheduling, effort, and completion estimates. The role communicates with clients and project teams, produces details using hand sketches and 2D or 3D CAD packages, supports cross-functional project delivery, helps manage budgets and resources, and may present white papers or case studies. The position also manages staff or teams and fosters training and mentoring. Travel is approximately 30%.

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 with detailed reviews of Division 07 and 08 submittals and shop drawings.
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 within the built environment.

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 architects, owners, contractors, developers, and property managers 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, which may include root cause analysis and repair recommendations.
Prepare and maintain well-written reports documenting project activity and 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, effort of work, and estimates for completion.
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 meet client needs and internal timelines and project activities.
Break down technical needs and deliverables and assist in 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 as assigned by a supervisor or manager.