Field Technician-Building Enclosure
About The Position
SOCOTEC provides niche consulting services in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, with a focus on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Its work includes building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects. The Field Technician works on exterior building design and construction, from below grade to rooftops, and recognizes potential constructability or installation issues that may require modifications to typical installation designs. The position involves understanding phases of exterior wall construction projects, including shop drawings, modeling, design development, and construction documents. The technician conducts field reviews and progress inspections, which may include detailed forensic investigation and analysis of failed or defective construction. The role also tracks project activity through reports, documentation, schedules, work-effort records, and estimates. The position requires about 50% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering; Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience working with building envelope design, inspection, development, and/or engineering.
- Working knowledge of current codes and standards.
- Knowledge of broad architectural design theories and concepts and specific structural theories and concepts related to exterior wall construction.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and modeling/drafting software.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of waterproofing, exterior cladding, and building envelope components.
- Experience with Infra-Red, Wind Uplift Chamber, Air Barrier Testing, and Window Testing.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM.
Responsibilities
- Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects, including shop drawings, modeling, design development, and construction documents.
- Conduct field reviews and progress inspections on designated projects.
- Perform detailed forensic investigation and analysis of failed or defective construction when required.
- Track project activity by maintaining reports, detailed documents, schedules, work-effort records, and estimates.
- Observe below-grade waterproofing, below-slab vapor barriers, and pipe penetrations.
- Observe construction before installation of shotcrete walls.
- Observe building cladding, including vinyl siding, stucco, EIFS, and masonry.
- Observe window applications, including installation and inspections.
- Observe roofing components before, during, and after roofing applications.
- Produce field notes on site and in the office.
- Photograph conditions observed during inspections.
- Coordinate contractual issues.
- Direct workers to perform repairs when non-conformance occurs.
- Draft construction field directives.
- Draft professional service agreements.
- Draft scopes of work.
- Provide minimal direction to administrative personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
