Senior Associate

SOCOTEC•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position will report to a Principal, Regional Director or designee level staff member within our Building Envelope division and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to: Well versed in all phases of full envelope exterior wall construction projects Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments and cable of leading meetings among construction managers, sub-contractors, all 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, 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 determine future protocol and\or procedures 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 SIA certifications for the level of responsibility Manage and mentor the inspection 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 to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

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
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document writing programs
Must demonstrate an ability to work in 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

Nice To Haves

Masters in Architecture preferred

Responsibilities

Well versed in all phases of full envelope exterior wall construction projects
Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables
Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments and cable of leading meetings among construction managers, sub-contractors, all 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, 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 determine future protocol and\or procedures
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 SIA certifications for the level of responsibility
Manage and mentor the inspection 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 to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.