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Senior Consultant

Socotec Usa

The Role

Overview

Senior consultant overseeing building envelope design, analysis, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • cad modelling
  • facade design
  • field review
  • code compliance
  • budget management
  • project reporting

Tasks

-Advise architects and clients on building enclosure performance, constructability, and durability. -Conduct/oversee field review and progress inspection on designated projects. -Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams -Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets. -Document and maintain well written reports on project related activity, including progression of work from initial proposal though completion. -Produce details via hand sketching and using 2D and 3D CAD packages as required. -Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed. -Manage staff or team and foster training\mentoring -Undertake facade design, detailing and analysis, and participate in testing, fabrication and construction administration. -Provide manpower updates and resource availability -Advise management on related project performance\key issues, status, scheduling, effort of work and estimates for completion. -Break down technical needs\deliverable; assist in managing budgetary project requirements.

Requirements

  • registered architect
  • 5-10 years
  • building enclosure
  • curtain wall
  • roofing
  • quality assurance

What You Bring

-Experience with detailed-level reviews of Division 07 and 08 submittal and shop drawings. -Registered Architect in the State of Illinois -Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams -5-10 years experience in building enclosure consulting and project management -Experience with quality assurance reviews with construction drawings and specifications. -Experience with client relations, preparation of construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. -Familiar with roofing and below-grade waterproofing systems. -Familiar with exterior curtain wall, window wall, glass, masonry, concrete, air-barrier, coating, sealant, and metal panel systems.

The Company

About Socotec Usa

-Emerging as a U.S. focal point for specialist technical consulting and TIC services following the rebrand of Vidaris in 2024. -Delivers multidisciplinary technical advisory from design through lifecycle. -Offers services including building envelope assessments, energy and sustainability consulting, code compliance reviews, and specialty engineering. -Focuses deeply on buildings and infrastructure with expertise in energy, life safety, dispute resolution, and project advisory.

Sector Specialisms

Building & Real Estate

Oil & Gas

Infrastructure

Industrial

Energy & Utilities

Renewable Energy

Nuclear

Industry

Specialty Engineering

Failure Analysis

Environment and Safety

Technical Inspection Verification