Description Du PosteCompany 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.