Senior Associate - Building Envelope

SOCOTEC•Irvine, CA

2d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

SOCOTEC is expanding its Building Envelope services to Irvine, California and seeks a Senior Associate. This position will report to a Principal, Regional Director or designee level staff member within our local division leadership structure. The role involves a variety of general functions related to full envelope construction projects, including below grade, exterior wall, and roof construction in both new and existing structures. The successful candidate will manage projects and deliverables, conduct project reviews, track scope and budget, lead meetings, and produce detailed written reports and project documentation. They will also maintain knowledge of building codes, assess technical needs, communicate effectively with clients and teams, and break down technical needs while managing budget and schedule. The role includes providing status updates to the Principal in charge, assisting with billing review and collections, providing manpower updates, participating in corporate initiatives, assisting with new proposal estimates and business solicitation, responding to client emergencies, and publishing industry outreach or speaking engagements. Additionally, the role involves presenting in-house seminars, obtaining professional certifications (primarily AIA in California), and managing/mentoring the field services team. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-10 years working with building envelope project experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
Register Architect or Professional Engineer status required in the state of California
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or suitable document, computing, and presentation programs
Must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment, to think outside the box, and solve complex problems
Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture
Ability to travel ~20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Well versed in all phases of full envelope below grade, exterior wall and roof construction projects, in both new and existing structures.
Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments, including Scope and Budget tracking for Project Manager support.
Capable of leading meetings among internal team members and externally with construction managers, sub-contractors, design consultants and owners, relative to envelope discussions.
Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation, including the ability to draw or sketch architectural details to support building‑envelope analysis and reporting.
Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
Assess technical needs on projects 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 to ensure successful project execution related to assigned projects.
Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status, timelines, budget tracking and key concerns
Assist in billing review and collections where necessary
Provide manpower updates and resource availability
Participate in corporative initiatives and associate level meetings to maintain and further develop protocols and/or procedures for continued improvements.
Assist Principal in charge with new proposal estimates
Assist Principal in charge in solicitation of new business
Respond and effectively communicate to clients when project emergencies arise
Publish and or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements
Present in-house seminars or related topics periodically including lunch and learns
Obtain all professional certifications for the level of responsibility, AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in the state of California, primarily.
Manage and mentor field services team by training staff to be thorough and diligent, teaching what to look for in the field, and guiding them on how to prepare for site visits and associated reporting, whether new construction or forensic in nature, to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership