Facade Consultant

About the role

The Facade Consultant at SOCOTEC will join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation within the Building Envelope Division. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with building envelope projects, a bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering, and proficiency in architectural design theories and local laws/codes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake facade design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication and construction administration.
• Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
• Conduct/oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects.
• Document and maintain well-written reports on project related activity, including progression of work from initial proposal through completion.
• 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.
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed.
• Break down technical needs/deliverables; assist in managing budgetary project requirements.
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability.
• Occasional presentation of white papers/case studies to technical teams.
• Manage staff or team and foster training/mentoring.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 plus years working with building envelope\enclosure project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Registered Architect | Professional Engineer preferred.
• Masters in Architecture | Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of Architectural design theories/concepts and local laws\codes.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Inspection certificates preferred.
• 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 and proficient in problem solving. Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.