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Senior Consultant, Envelope Restoration

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimeSenior$120,000–$145,000 /yrPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • rope inspections
  • forensic review
  • Bid Document preparation
  • repair detail preparation
  • Bidding Phase
  • Construction Administration
  • exterior wall construction
  • constructability
  • durability
  • Energy Codes

Nice to have

  • Inspection certificates
  • Microsoft Word
  • document writing programs

Role summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Building Envelope division. This role involves managing the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) team and projects, including rope inspections. Responsibilities include consulting on facade design, forensic analysis, bid document preparation, construction administration, and advising on building enclosure performance. The position requires managing client relationships, internal services, and staff, fostering training and mentoring. Familiarity with building codes and architectural drawings is essential. The role demands strong project management and reporting skills, with a minimum of 7-8 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Engineering, or being a Registered Architect/Professional Engineer, is required, along with SPRAT certification.

This person will be part of our Building Envelope division and will be involve in a variety of general functions, including but not limited to

  • Assist with management, and growth, of our services related to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP).
  • Manage our team of Industry Rope Access (IRA) inspectors and FISP projects; Performing periodic rope inspections should be expected as part the role and responsibility of this position
  • Consult on existing facade design for enhancement or maintenance type projects: forensic review and analysis, Bid Document and repair detail preparation, direct Bidding Phase, and Construction Administration. Well versed in exterior wall construction. 
  • Work with various departments on our integrated internal services (proposing writing, internal tracking of our budgetary project requirements).
  • Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams. Providing cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed
  • Familiarity with building codes (including Energy Codes) in local markets
  • Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability.
  • Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity.
  • Provide successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
  • Assist with the oversight and review of Restoration Division staff’s reports and progress of Projects. 
  • Assist with managing manpower and Division technical needs and initiatives.
  • Manage staff or team and foster training\mentoring
  • Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager
  • Minimum of 7-8 plus years working with building envelope\enclosure & restoration project experience 
  • Experience with industrial rope
  • SPRAT certification required
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • Register Architect | Professional Engineer 
  • Knowledge of Architectural design theories/concepts and local laws\codes
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
  • 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, proficient in problem solving and multi-tasking.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture

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

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

120K-145K

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

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