Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

2d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

SOCOTEC is hiring a Building Envelope Senior Associate, licensed as an engineer or architect, to support building-envelope consulting projects involving new and existing structures. The role covers below-grade, exterior-wall, and roof construction projects, with responsibility for managing project deliverables, supporting scope and budget tracking, and helping ensure projects meet schedule and budget requirements. The Senior Associate reviews and prepares technical reports and project documentation, may sketch architectural details to support envelope analysis, keeps current with local building codes, and assesses project technical needs. The position involves coordinating with project managers, clients, owners, construction managers, subcontractors, design consultants, and internal teams. It also supports billing and collections, resource planning, proposal estimates, business development, and responses to project emergencies. The role includes mentoring and training field-services staff, participating in corporate initiatives and industry outreach, and presenting internal seminars. The position reports to a Principal, Regional Director, or designee within the local division leadership structure. Travel is approximately 30% of the time. The role requires California Architect or Professional Engineer registration and professional certifications appropriate to the level of responsibility, including AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California.

Requirements

5–10 years of building-envelope project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer status in California.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent PC skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite or suitable document, computing, and presentation programs.
Ability to work independently and within a dynamic team environment, think creatively, and solve complex problems.
Ability to be detail-oriented while maintaining a broader perspective.
Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Construction Defect Testimony experience.

Responsibilities

Manage building-envelope project assignments and deliverables involving below-grade, exterior-wall, and roof construction in new and existing structures.
Review project progress with Project Managers and support scope and budget tracking.
Lead meetings with internal team members and external construction managers, subcontractors, design consultants, and owners.
Review and prepare detailed written reports and project documentation, including drawing or sketching architectural details to support building-envelope analysis and reporting.
Maintain current knowledge of building codes in local markets.
Assess technical needs on projects and request support for work requirements.
Communicate with clients and project management teams and establish effective working relationships.
Break down technical needs and deliverables while managing related budget and schedule requirements.
Keep the Principal in charge informed about project status, timelines, budget tracking, and key concerns.
Assist with billing review and collections when necessary.
Provide manpower updates and resource availability information.
Participate in corporate initiatives and associate-level meetings to develop and improve protocols and procedures.
Assist the Principal in charge with proposal estimates and solicitation of new business.
Respond to clients and communicate effectively when project emergencies arise.
Publish or participate in industry outreach and speaking engagements.
Present periodic in-house seminars, including lunch-and-learn sessions.
Obtain professional certifications appropriate to the level of responsibility, including AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California.
Manage and mentor field-services team members by training them in field observation, site-visit preparation, and reporting for new-construction and forensic work.
Perform other duties assigned by the Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership.