SOCOTEC

Building Envelope - Senior Associate (licensed engineer or architect)

SOCOTEC  •  $150k - $180k/yr  •  Irvine, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job 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 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®.

We are expanding our Building Envelope services to Irvine, California and seek the following candidate.

This position will report to a Principal, Regional Director or designee level staff member within our local division leadership structure and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

  • Well versed in all phases of full envelope below grade, exterior wall and roof construction projects, in both new and existing structures.
  • Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
  • Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments, including Scope and Budget tracking for Project Manager support.
  • Capable of leading meetings among internal team members and externally with construction managers, sub-contractors, design consultants and owners, relative to envelope discussions.
  • Review and produce detailed written reports and project documentation, including the ability to draw or sketch architectural details to support building‑envelope analysis and reporting.
  • Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
  • Assess technical needs on projects and request support for work requirements.
  • Communicate effectively and establish relationships with clients and job related management teams.
  • Break down technical needs and deliverables while managing associated budget and schedule requirements to ensure successful project execution related to assigned projects.
  • Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status, timelines, budget tracking and key concerns
  • Assist in billing review and collections where necessary
  • Provide manpower updates and resource availability
  • Participate in corporative initiatives and associate level meetings to maintain and further develop protocols andor procedures for continued improvements.
  • Assist Principal in charge with new proposal estimates
  • Assist Principal in charge in solicitation of new business
  • Respond and effectively communicate to clients when project emergencies arise
  • Publish and or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements
  • Present in-house seminars or related topics periodically including lunch and learns
  • Obtain all professional certifications for the level of responsibility, AIA for signing and stamping drawings and designs in the state of California, primarily.
  • Manage and mentor field services team by training staff to be thorough and diligent, teaching what to look for in the field, and guiding them on how to prepare for site visits and associated reporting, whether new construction or forensic in nature, to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope divisional leadership

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5-10 years working with building envelope project experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

· Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

· Register Architect or Professional Engineer status required in the state of California

· Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings

· Strong written and verbal communications skills

· Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or suitable document, computing, and presentation programs

· Must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as within 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

· Ability to travel ~20% of the time

Additional Information

Salary range: $150,000-180,000 + 10% Bonus

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC

About SOCOTEC

SOCOTEC ranks in the Top 10 Best Workplaces® 2025 (category: >2500 employees) and is once again certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, across 18 countries!

SOCOTEC offers its clients and partners services throughout the entire life cycle of built assets to ensure compliance, extend their lifespan, improve technical, energy, and environmental performance, and ultimately guarantee people’s safety.

As an independent trusted third party, SOCOTEC relies on 6,500 technicians and engineers across France, recognized among the best in risk management and technical consulting.

Joining SOCOTEC means becoming part of a community of 14,000 experts based in 26 countries, all ready to take on challenges in the fields of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) in construction, infrastructure, and industry.

Joining us means giving purpose to your career and contributing to the ambitions of a fast-growing international group that has always placed people at the heart of its operations.

Our project is ambitious, and our collective energy is our strength! Together, we build trust for a safer and more sustainable world.

Let’s SOCOTEC

Come live a unique experience with us and help grow SOCOTEC, the leading expert in asset integrity for construction, infrastructure, and industry!

Join us and experience the SOCOTEC journey!

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Guyancourt, FR
Year Founded
1953
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