Consultant – Building Envelope / Facade Performance

SOCOTEC • Atlanta, GA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

SOCOTEC is seeking a motivated Consultant to support a Senior Managing Director in resolving complex client issues involving facades, watertightness, moisture intrusion, and mold in real estate assets. This is an early-career opportunity for someone with an architecture or engineering background to develop technical expertise in building envelope performance and forensic consulting while contributing to high-impact client engagements.

The Consultant assists with investigations and site visits, assesses building envelope conditions, reviews technical drawings and specifications, analyzes building science data, and contributes to root-cause analysis. The role also involves preparing technical reports and repair recommendations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, communicating with clients, and staying current on relevant codes, standards, and practices. The position requires managing multiple tasks with limited day-to-day supervision and traveling for site visits as required.

The role is full-time, with four days a week in the office and one hybrid/remote day. SOCOTEC offers mentorship and direct collaboration with senior leadership, exposure to diverse real estate assets and building envelope challenges, professional growth opportunities toward licensure or certification, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience with a facade consultant or manufacturer, architectural firm, building envelope firm, engineering firm (structural, HVAC, or facade engineering), or similar organization.
• Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical/HVAC Engineering, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in building envelope performance, watertightness, moisture control, and mold-related issues in real estate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce clear, client-ready technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with limited supervision, while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and field investigations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status.
• Background as an architect or as a facade, structural, or HVAC engineer.
• Prior exposure to forensic or consulting engagements involving building envelope failures, water intrusion, or mold remediation.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes and standards, such as ASTM and local building codes, related to facades and moisture control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigating, diagnosing, and resolving facade, building envelope, watertightness, moisture, and mold-related issues for real estate clients.
• Support site visits, field investigations, and visual or physical assessments of building envelope conditions, including facades, cladding, windows, and roofing interfaces.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP/HVAC drawings and specifications to identify design or construction deficiencies contributing to moisture or envelope failures.
• Analyze building science data, including moisture readings, thermal imaging, and water testing results, and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, findings summaries, and repair or remediation recommendations under the guidance of the Senior Managing Director.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, structural engineers, HVAC engineers, and facade specialists.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, clarify issues, and present findings as needed.
• Stay current on building codes, industry standards, and best practices related to building envelope design and moisture management.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, work independently with limited day-to-day supervision, and keep leadership informed of progress and issues.
• Travel for site visits and field investigations as required.

Benefits

• Mentorship and direct collaboration with senior leadership on high-visibility client engagements.
• Exposure to a broad range of real estate asset types and building envelope challenges.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development toward licensure or certification.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level