Company Description

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., is a subsidiary of Socotec USA, an industry leader in dispute resolution, project advisory, building envelope design, structural failure analysis and energy efficiency consulting services. Socotec’s portfolio of companies is equipped to provide an enhanced scope of solutions to our client base for a wide variety of project types, risks and technologies. 

At SOCOTEC’s Atlanta GA practice we specialize in two primary areas of expertise – Dispute Resolution and Project Advisory (PA) Services. And while this focus remains at our core, we are strengthened through our affiliation with other SOCOTEC entities that also practice in all sectors of construction. It is through these relationships that we can collaborate with over 400 technical experts to position ourselves as a trusted advisor. We consistently provide thorough, independent, and compelling project assessments that clients rely on to manage risks, avoid and equitably resolve disputes.

SOCOTEC’s Project Advisory practice provides technical problem solving and insight into project activities that improve performance through root cause analysis, analysis and preparation of estimates, budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost control systems. Our Project Advisory services are typically performed on-site in an Owner’s Representative or Construction Monitoring capacity. In either role, our work empowers stakeholders to confidently make decisions that impact schedule and costs to successfully achieve client project goals.

Job Description

The Sr. Managing Director of Projects and Business development will be a key member of the Project Advisory leadership team providing a combination of proven construction project leadership experience and proactive business development outreach. The ideal candidate will have a reputation in the industry as a project “problem solver” and the drive to expand SOCOTEC’s client base through a targeted business development strategy including bringing established industry relationships to the business unit. 

While the split between business development and project leadership is subject to change based upon client commitments and business needs, it is anticipated that the role will involve a 50/50 scope split as shown below. The position responsibilities include the following:

Business Development – 50%

• Opportunity identification, screening and risk assessment
• Initial contact/client engagement
• Project site walk and needs assessment
• Develop and present service proposals
• Finalize engagement

Project Leadership – 50%

Provide overall leadership for project execution including:

• Strategic problem-solving solutions to meet client needs
• Project set up process including scope, reporting and document retention
• Review of contracts, subcontracts and other contractual documentation
• Evaluation of baseline schedule and assumptions
• Review of estimates and cost reports
• Support for technical evaluations and root cause analysis
• Support contactor work scope development, evaluation and contract negotiation processes
• Audit on-site construction progress evaluations
• Preparation and/or review project status presentations and update reports
• Support for monthly OAC meetings and lead Client Sr. Management communication
• Oversite of change order and pay application administration
• Oversite of project schedule management processes
• Support damages quantification
• Project QA/QC executive sponsor
• Project close out
• Mediation/litigation support as required

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated construction Project leadership skills including verbal and a proven record of business development. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in the following:

• Client relationship ownership
• US based and valid work permit if applicable
• Potential client identification and proactive outreach
• All aspects of construction project management
• Working knowledge of building design parameters including structural, architectural, envelope, site civil and MEP systems
• Construction means and methods for commercial, multi-family residential and specialty projects
• Construction risk management solution orientated approach to problem solving
• P6, MS Project, Excel, and other graphical communication tools
• Established relationships with developers, contractors, and/or owners in Project Advisory segments served
• 15 years of construction related experience
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience
• Executive presence
• 50% plus travel required
• Work with minimal supervision
• Consistently demonstrate SOCOTEC core values

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.