Senior Consultant, Envelope Restoration

SOCOTEC • New York, NY

2d • $120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Envelope Restoration will be part of SOCOTEC’s Building Envelope division, supporting and growing services related to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP). The role manages Industry Rope Access (IRA) inspectors and FISP projects, and includes periodic rope inspections.

The consultant works on façade enhancement and maintenance projects, including forensic review and analysis, bid document and repair detail preparation, bidding-phase direction, and construction administration. The position also advises architects and clients on building-enclosure performance, constructability, and durability, and applies knowledge of exterior-wall construction and local building and energy codes.

The role collaborates across departments on proposals, project budget tracking, client relationships, project schedules, and internal activities. It includes documenting project work in clear reports; overseeing and reviewing restoration staff reports and project progress; managing staffing, technical needs, and initiatives; and fostering staff training and mentoring. The consultant may occasionally present white papers or case studies to technical teams and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 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 a suitable document-writing program.
• 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 (IRA) inspectors and FISP projects.
• Perform periodic rope inspections.
• Consult on existing façade designs for enhancement or maintenance projects, including forensic review and analysis, bid document and repair detail preparation, bidding-phase direction, and construction administration.
• Work with various departments on integrated internal services, including proposal writing and internal tracking of project budgetary requirements.
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and project-related management teams.
• Provide cross-functional support to meet client needs and complete internal timelines and project activities.
• Advise architects and clients on building-enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Document and maintain well-written reports on project-related activity.
• Manage projects and deliverables successfully.
• 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 a team 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 upon relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

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