Building Envelope Sr. Associate

Description Du Poste

We are looking for a Senior Associate with 10+ years of experience in existing building envelope design/field work. The work will include field investigations, envelope assessment (walls, roofs, and below-grade waterproofing), analysis and design, interaction with clients, and other design and construction professionals. The successful candidate will support the Boston Office Principals and work on a variety of challenging projects including new buildings, historical restoration, and renovation of existing buildings.

• Completes feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting site investigations; identifying and establishing performance standards; preparing construction documents and submittals.
• Organizes multiple design projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources.
• Verifies and supports construction by performing compliance inspections and tests; resolving construction problems; coordinating and conferring with construction and production contractors.
• Acts as a primary technical point of contact with clients, subconsultants and other project team members.
• Directs contractors and testing companies during investigative test phase(s).
• Determines appropriate solutions within budgetary constraints.
• Develops comprehensive plans, details, and specifications for bidding (understanding of MA Public Bidding Laws is required).
• Oversees bidding process (both public and private).
• Provides construction administration, including field/site visits and the ability to solve problems that may arise during construction.
• Supports proposal efforts, develops project scopes and identifies business opportunities.
• Supports project controller with monthly billing review, approval/disapproval of vendor invoices, budget, schedule, resource and job cost monitoring.
• Effectively communicates with Principals-in-Charge (PIC) regarding contract documents, change orders, contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing.
• Assesses and pursues opportunities for maximization of client billing with PIC or Division leader approval.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by the manager.

• Minimum BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering and MA professional registration required.
• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in the industry.
• Experience with Massachusetts Public Procurement Regulations.
• Experienced with AutoCAD or Revit and computer-aided design and project management platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Employs problem‑solving skills and analysis, and reports issues to management when necessary.
• Strong service orientation.
• Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.

Job Type: Full-Time

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SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.