Principal, Building Envelope

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Business Unit Leader to execute strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Building Envelope practice, identifying new market opportunities and expanding service offerings.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, architects, developers, owners, and industry partners.
• Drive business development through proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and strategic pursuits for complex consulting projects.
• Serve as the relationship manager for key client accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery while identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Manage the financial performance of the practice by supporting project profitability, forecasting, resource planning, and sustainable revenue growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish business strategy, operational priorities, and long-term practice objectives.
• Represent SOCOTEC through industry organizations, conferences, publications, technical presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, market trends, and opportunities to expand consulting capabilities.

Technical Leadership & Project Oversight

• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex building envelope consulting projects involving façades, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, specialty cladding systems, and rehabilitation.
• Lead forensic investigations, condition assessments, design reviews, peer reviews, and technical evaluations for complex building enclosure projects.
• Provide expert technical oversight for quality assurance, construction phase services, commissioning, and remediation strategies.
• Review and approve technical reports, specifications, investigative findings, and project deliverables.
• Provide expert witness support and technical guidance for litigation, insurance claims, and dispute resolution, as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, ASTM, AAMA, NFRC, and industry standards while promoting technical excellence across the practice.

Team Leadership & Practice Development

• Mentor Associates, senior consultants, and technical staff while fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Support recruiting, workforce planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, quality control procedures, and best practices across the Building Envelope practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across SOCOTEC to deliver integrated consulting solutions.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Client Leadership & Project Delivery

• Serve as the trusted advisor for strategic client engagements and high-profile projects.
• Provide guidance on complex technical challenges, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure exceptional project delivery, client satisfaction, financial performance, and adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct executive-level project reviews and maintain accountability for project quality and client outcomes.