Field Technician-Building Enclosure

SOCOTEC•Redmond, WA

3d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

SOCOTEC is seeking a Field Technician to support building enclosure projects involving exterior building design from below grade to rooftops. The role includes recognizing potential constructability or installation issues that may require modifications to typical installation designs. The technician conducts field reviews and progress inspections, documents observations and project activity, and may perform detailed forensic investigations and analyses of failed or defective construction. The position requires about 50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering; Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Minimum 1–3 years 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 Microsoft Office and modeling/drafting software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

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.

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 investigations and analyses of failed or defective construction when required.
Track project activity by maintaining reports, detailed documents, schedules, work effort records, and estimates.
Observe construction involving below-grade waterproofing, below-slab vapor barriers and pipe penetrations, shotcrete walls, building cladding, window applications, and roofing components.
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, professional service agreements, and scopes of work.
Provide minimal direction to administrative personnel.