Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

About The Position

SOCOTEC is a consulting services provider serving the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, with a focus on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. The Building Envelope Senior Associate works within the local division leadership structure and reports to a Principal, Regional Director, or designee. The role manages and supports building-envelope projects involving below-grade construction, exterior walls, and roofs in both new and existing structures. It combines project oversight, technical review and reporting, client communication, business-development support, and leadership of field services staff. The position requires professional Architect or Professional Engineer registration in California and travel of approximately 30%. The successful candidate reviews project progress, scope, budget, schedules, and deliverables; leads internal and external project discussions; prepares reports and documentation; and supports project execution and client needs. The role also contributes to proposals, billing and collections, staffing and resource planning, industry outreach, and internal process improvement. The associate mentors and trains field services staff and performs other duties assigned by regional or building-envelope divisional leadership.

Requirements

At least 5 years of building-envelope project experience; the posting specifies a minimum of 5–10 years.
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.
Ability to think creatively and solve complex problems.
Ability to attend to detail while also seeing the bigger picture.
Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Construction defect testimony experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and support building-envelope projects involving below-grade, exterior wall, and roof construction for new and existing structures.
Review project progress and deliverables with Project Managers, including tracking scope and budget.
Lead meetings with internal teams 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 project technical needs and request support for work requirements.
Communicate with clients and project management teams and build effective working relationships.
Break down technical needs and deliverables and manage related budget and schedule requirements for assigned projects.
Keep the Principal in charge informed about project status, timelines, budgets, and key concerns.
Assist with billing review and collections when needed.
Provide manpower updates and information about resource availability.
Participate in corporate initiatives and associate-level meetings to maintain and improve protocols and procedures.
Assist the Principal in charge with proposal estimates and new-business solicitation.
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 role, including AIA credentials for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California, as applicable.
Manage and mentor the field services team by training staff in thorough fieldwork, identifying relevant site conditions, preparing for site visits, and producing reports for new-construction and forensic work.
Perform other duties assigned by the Regional Manager or building-envelope divisional leadership.