Company Description

About SOCOTEC:

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. 

Job Description

We are expanding our staff in our Houston, Texas location and seek the following candidate.

This position will report to a Principal, Managing Director or designee level staff member within our Building Envelope division and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

• Understand building envelope materials, components, and systems and methods of evaluation for both new and existing buildings.
• Undertake building envelope design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication, and construction administration.
• Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Well-versed in building envelope construction project phases including but not limited to shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents
• Draft proposals and estimates for new projects including add services/change orders
• Provide manpower estimate both short term and long term (3, 6, 9 month projections) and update as required
• Meet regularly with management to provide updates on projects and staff needs
• Communicate regularly on current project status and include management on project reviews for additional technical input/support
• Support staff and management with educating team and clients on recent code/industry developments
• Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables
• Conduct\oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects
• Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
• Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets
• Advise management on related project performance\key issues, status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion
• Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams Produce details via hand sketching and using 2D and 3D CAD packages as required.
• Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
• Maintain detailed documents and progression of work from initial proposal through completion
• Break down technical needs\deliverable; assist in managing budgetary project requirements
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability
• Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams
• Manage staff or team and foster training/mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 plus years working with building envelope project experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Register Architect | Professional Engineer preferred
• Masters in Architecture | Engineering preferred
• Knowledge of Architectural design theories/concepts and local laws\codes and related standards
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Building envelope certifications preferred
• Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) or suitable document writing, computing, and presentation programs
• Must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic team environment and proficient in problem solving.
• Motivated, self-starter able to manage workload to achieve utilization and meet project budgets and schedules for
• Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.