Building Envelope Specialist

1 week ago


Houston Texas, United States Socotec Full time
Position Overview

We are looking to enhance our team and are in search of a qualified candidate for our Building Envelope division.

Key Responsibilities:

1. **Material Expertise**: Develop a comprehensive understanding of building envelope materials, components, and systems, as well as evaluation methods for both new and existing structures.

2. **Design and Analysis**: Engage in building envelope design, detailing, and analysis, while also participating in testing, fabrication, and construction oversight.

3. **Advisory Role**: Provide guidance to architects and clients regarding building enclosure performance, constructability, and long-term durability.

4. **Project Phases**: Be knowledgeable about various phases of building envelope construction projects, including shop drawings, modeling, design development, and construction documentation.

5. **Proposal Development**: Draft proposals and cost estimates for new projects, including additional services and change orders.

6. **Resource Management**: Offer short-term and long-term manpower estimates and update them as necessary.

7. **Project Updates**: Hold regular meetings with management to discuss project updates and staffing requirements.

8. **Communication**: Maintain regular communication regarding current project status and involve management in project reviews for technical input and support.

9. **Education and Support**: Assist management and staff in educating clients and team members on recent code and industry developments.

10. **Project Management**: Demonstrate a successful track record of managing projects and deliverables.

11. **Field Oversight**: Conduct and oversee field reviews and progress inspections on assigned projects.

12. **Documentation**: Create and maintain well-organized reports on project-related activities.

13. **Code Familiarity**: Ensure knowledge of local building codes.

14. **Performance Advisory**: Advise management on project performance, key issues, scheduling, work effort, and completion estimates.

15. **Client Relations**: Communicate effectively and build relationships with clients and project management teams.

16. **Technical Detailing**: Produce detailed designs through hand sketching and utilizing 2D and 3D CAD software as required.

17. **Cross-Functional Support**: Provide support across functions to ensure client needs and internal timelines are met.

18. **Progress Tracking**: Maintain detailed documentation of work progression from initial proposal to project completion.

19. **Budget Management**: Break down technical needs and assist in managing budgetary requirements for projects.

20. **Resource Updates**: Provide updates on manpower and resource availability.

21. **Presentations**: Occasionally present white papers or case studies to technical teams.

22. **Team Management**: Oversee staff or teams and promote training and mentoring opportunities.

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