Principal, Building Envelope

As part of our continued growth SOCOTEC is seeking a Principal Building Envelope to provide executive leadership within our Building Envelope practice. This highly visible role combines advanced technical expertise with strategic business leadership overseeing complex consulting projects while driving practice growth client relationships and innovation throughout the new construction market and beyond.

The Principal serves as a trusted advisor to clients architects developers owners and key stakeholders leading multidisciplinary teams on high-profile building enclosure projects involving building enclosure system design waterproofing forensic investigation rehabilitation commissioning and quality assurance. This individual will mentor technical staff shape business strategy strengthen SOCOTECs market presence and ensure technical excellence across all project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Work with Business Unit Leader to execute strategic planning and growth initiatives for the Building Envelope practice identifying new market opportunities and expanding service offerings.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with clients architects developers owners and industry partners.
• Drive business development through proposals presentations contract negotiations and strategic pursuits for complex consulting projects.
• Serve as the relationship manager for key client accounts ensuring exceptional service delivery while identifying opportunities to expand client relationships.
• Manage the financial performance of the practice by supporting project profitability forecasting resource planning and sustainable revenue growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish business strategy operational priorities and long-term practice objectives.
• Represent SOCOTEC through industry organizations conferences publications technical presentations and thought leadership initiatives.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies market trends and opportunities to expand consulting capabilities.

Technical Leadership & Project Oversight

• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex building envelope consulting projects involving façades roofing waterproofing fenestration specialty cladding systems and rehabilitation.
• Lead forensic investigations condition assessments design reviews peer reviews and technical evaluations for complex building enclosure projects.
• Provide expert technical oversight for quality assurance construction phase services commissioning and remediation strategies.
• Review and approve technical reports specifications investigative findings and project deliverables.
• Provide expert witness support and technical guidance for litigation insurance claims and dispute resolution as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes ASTM AAMA NFRC and industry standards while promoting technical excellence across the practice.

Team Leadership & Practice Development

• Mentor Associates senior consultants and technical staff while fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Support recruiting workforce planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain technical standards quality control procedures and best practices across the Building Envelope practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across SOCOTEC to deliver integrated consulting solutions.
• Promote a culture of innovation collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Client Leadership & Project Delivery

• Serve as the trusted advisor for strategic client engagements and high-profile projects.
• Provide guidance on complex technical challenges risk management and dispute resolution.
• Ensure exceptional project delivery client satisfaction financial performance and adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Conduct executive-level project reviews and maintain accountability for project quality and client outcomes.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Building Science or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in building envelope consulting design or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registered Architect (RA) or equivalent professional licensure required.
• Demonstrated expertise in building enclosure systems forensic investigations rehabilitation commissioning and construction consulting.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes ASTM AAMA NFRC and industry standards.
• Proven experience leading complex consulting projects managing executive-level client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Demonstrated success managing a consulting practice including responsibility for business development financial performance and staff leadership.
• Experience mentoring and developing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Building Science Architectural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as RRC RRO RBEC or LEED AP.
• 20 years of industry experience including leadership within a consulting practice.
• Experience serving as an expert witness in construction litigation or insurance matters.
• Active participation and leadership within professional organizations such as IIBEC ASTM AAMA or NIBS.
• Established industry recognition through publications conference presentations or technical leadership.
• Background in historic preservation adaptive reuse or landmark restoration projects.
• Demonstrated success developing new service lines growing regional markets and leading strategic business initiatives.

Additional Information :

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Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time