Senior Consultant, Envelope Restoration

SOCOTEC • New York, NY

3d • $120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Envelope Restoration will work in SOCOTEC’s Building Envelope division, supporting and managing façade inspection, restoration, and building enclosure projects. The role includes helping manage and grow services related to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), managing Industry Rope Access inspectors and FISP projects, and conducting periodic rope inspections. The consultant will advise clients and architects on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability, and consult on existing façade designs for enhancement and maintenance projects, including forensic review and analysis, bid documents and repair details, bidding, and construction administration.

The position also involves coordinating with internal departments on proposals, project tracking, budgets, staffing, and technical initiatives; maintaining client relationships and supporting project teams; reviewing staff reports and project progress; and ensuring project deliverables and timelines are met. The consultant will produce well-written project reports, contribute occasional white papers or case studies, and lead staff training and mentoring. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7–8 years of building envelope/enclosure and restoration project experience.
• Experience with industrial rope access.
• SPRAT certification.
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge of architectural design theories and concepts, and local laws and codes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document-writing programs.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and demonstrate problem-solving and multitasking proficiency.
• Ability to be detail-oriented while also seeing the bigger picture.

Nice To Haves

• Inspection certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and growth of services related to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP).
• Manage Industry Rope Access inspectors and FISP projects, including performing periodic rope inspections.
• Consult on existing façade design for enhancement or maintenance projects, including forensic review and analysis, bid document and repair detail preparation, bidding, and construction administration.
• Work with internal departments on proposals and tracking project budget requirements.
• Communicate with clients and project management teams, providing cross-functional support to meet client needs and internal timelines and project activities.
• Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Document and maintain well-written reports on project activities.
• Manage projects and successfully complete project deliverables.
• Assist with oversight and review of Restoration Division staff reports and project progress.
• Assist with managing manpower and division technical needs and initiatives.
• Manage staff or teams and foster training and mentoring.
• Occasionally present white papers or case studies to technical teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Mentorship and training.
• Social activities.
• Generous compensation packages including salary, benefits, and bonus based on relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

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