Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

1d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Building Envelope Senior Associate manages and supports building-envelope projects involving below-grade, exterior-wall, and roof construction in new and existing structures. The role oversees project deliverables and progress, supports scope and budget tracking, leads internal and external project meetings, prepares technical reports and documentation, and coordinates technical needs, schedules, and budgets. The position communicates project status and concerns to the Principal in charge, may assist with billing, collections, proposal estimates, and business solicitation, and responds to client emergencies. It also supports internal process improvements, industry outreach, and in-house seminars. The Senior Associate obtains professional certifications appropriate to the role, including credentials for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California, and manages and mentors field services staff. The position reports to a Principal, Regional Director, or designee within the local division leadership structure.

Requirements

5–10 years of building-envelope project experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Registered Architect or Professional Engineer status in Washington state.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent PC skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 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 team members and with construction managers, subcontractors, design consultants, and owners on envelope matters.
Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation; draw or sketch 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 working relationships.
Break down technical needs and deliverables and manage associated budget and schedule requirements for assigned projects.
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 information on resource availability.
Participate in company initiatives and associate-level meetings to improve protocols and procedures.
Assist the Principal in charge with proposal estimates and solicitation of new business.
Respond to clients when project emergencies arise.
Publish or participate in industry outreach and speaking engagements.
Present in-house seminars, including lunch-and-learn sessions, periodically.
Obtain professional certifications appropriate to the level of responsibility, including AIA credentials for signing and stamping drawings and designs in California, primarily.
Manage and mentor the field services team, training staff in field observation, site-visit preparation, and reporting for new construction and forensic work.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership.