Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

15d

About The Position

The Building Envelope Senior Associate manages building-envelope projects involving below-grade, exterior-wall, and roof construction in new and existing structures. The role oversees project progress and deliverables, supports project managers with scope and budget tracking, and helps ensure projects meet their technical, schedule, and budget requirements. The position reports to a Principal, Regional Director, or designee within the local division leadership structure. Responsibilities include leading internal and external project meetings; preparing detailed reports and project documentation; sketching architectural details to support envelope analysis; maintaining knowledge of local building codes; assessing project technical needs; and communicating with clients and project management teams. The Senior Associate provides leadership with project status, timelines, budgets, and concerns, and may assist with billing, collections, staffing updates, proposal estimates, and business development. The role also responds to project emergencies, participates in company initiatives and industry outreach, and may present in-house seminars. The position requires professional certification appropriate to the level of responsibility, including AIA certification for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California when applicable. The Senior Associate manages and mentors the field services team, training staff in field observation, site-visit preparation, and reporting for new-construction and forensic work. Other duties may be assigned by the Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–10 years of building-envelope project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer status required in the state of Washington.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent PC skills and experience with Microsoft 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 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 building-envelope projects involving below-grade, exterior-wall, and roof construction in new and existing structures.
Review project progress and deliverables with Project Managers, including tracking scope and budget.
Lead meetings with internal teams and with construction managers, subcontractors, design consultants, and owners.
Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation, including drawing or sketching architectural details to support analysis and reporting.
Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
Assess project technical needs and request support for work requirements.
Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams.
Break down technical needs and deliverables while managing associated 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 where necessary.
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 new proposal estimates and solicitation of new business.
Respond to and communicate effectively with clients when project emergencies arise.
Publish or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements.
Present in-house seminars or related topics periodically, including lunch-and-learn sessions.
Obtain professional certifications appropriate to the level of responsibility, including AIA certification for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California, primarily.
Manage and mentor the field services team by training staff 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.