Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC•San Jose, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

SOCOTEC is expanding its Building Envelope services to California with a focus in the Bay Area. This position will report to a Principal, Regional Director or designee level staff member within our local division leadership structure and will involve a variety of general functions. The role requires a licensed engineer or architect who is well-versed in all phases of full envelope below grade, exterior wall and roof construction projects, in both new and existing structures. The successful candidate will have a history of managing projects and deliverables, conducting project-level reviews, and tracking scope and budget. This role involves leading meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders, reviewing and producing detailed written reports and project documentation, and maintaining updated knowledge of building codes. The position also requires assessing technical needs, communicating effectively with clients and management teams, breaking down technical needs, and managing budget and schedule requirements. The Senior Associate will provide status updates to the Principal in charge, assist with billing review and collections, provide manpower updates, and participate in corporate initiatives. Additionally, the role involves assisting with new proposal estimates, soliciting new business, responding to client emergencies, publishing industry outreach, and presenting in-house seminars. A key responsibility is obtaining professional certifications, primarily AIA for signing and stamping drawings in California. The role also includes managing and mentoring the field services team, training staff on thoroughness, diligence, field observation, and reporting for both new construction and forensic projects. Other duties may be assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-10 years working with building envelope project experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer status required in the state of California
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or suitable document, computing, and presentation programs
Must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment
Ability to think outside the box, and solve complex problems
Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture
Ability to travel ~20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Manage projects and deliverables related to building envelope construction.
Conduct project-level reviews and progress meetings with Project Managers.
Track scope and budget for assigned projects.
Lead meetings with internal team members and external stakeholders (construction managers, sub-contractors, design consultants, owners).
Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation.
Draw or sketch architectural details to support building-envelope analysis and reporting.
Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
Assess technical needs on projects and request support.
Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams.
Break down technical needs and deliverables while managing budget and schedule requirements.
Provide visibility to the Principal in charge regarding status, timelines, budget tracking, and key concerns.
Assist in billing review and collections.
Provide manpower updates and resource availability.
Participate in corporate initiatives and associate-level meetings to develop protocols and procedures.
Assist the Principal in charge with new proposal estimates.
Assist the Principal in charge in solicitation of new business.
Respond to clients when project emergencies arise.
Publish and/or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements.
Present in-house seminars or related topics periodically.
Obtain all professional certifications for the level of responsibility, AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in the state of California, primarily.
Manage and mentor field services team by training staff to be thorough and diligent, teaching what to look for in the field, and guiding them on how to prepare for site visits and associated reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership.