This position will report to a Principal or designee level staff member within our Building Envelope division and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:
- Understand exterior wall construction project phases including but not limited to shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents
- Conduct field reviews and perform progress inspections on designated projects, which may include inspections conducted from the exterior of buildings utilizing suspended scaffolds, ladders, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other elevated access equipment, as required.
- Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity
- Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets
- Advise Project manager on status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion
- Communicate effectively and establish strong working relationships with clients and project-related management teams. Inspectors are expected to remain reasonably accessible via phone, email, or text outside of regular business hours to respond to urgent job site requests, including but not limited to emergency site visits, active leak investigations, weather-related events, or other time-sensitive conditions that may require immediate attention.
- 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
- Present project related technical information to clients and design teams
- Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams
- Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings
- Maintain established utilization levels
- Support junior technicians or entry level staff
- Carry equipment up to 50 pounds
- Perform all duties as assigned by your manager
- Minimum of 1-3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred, or Engineering Intern (EI) designation in accordance with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
- Knowledge of broad architectural design theories/concepts and specific structural theories/concepts related to exterior wall construction
- Experience using measurement devices
- Minimum 10 hour OSHA certification preferred
- ICC certifications preferred
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- 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, to think outside the box, and solve complex problems
- Ability to be detail-oriented as well as see the bigger picture
SOCOTEC offers a competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture where we foster learning and growth through our mentorship program, continuing education support, and other initiatives.
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
