Senior Associate

We are looking for a Senior Associate with 10+ years of experience in existing building envelope design/field work. The work will include field investigations, envelopes assessment (walls, roofs, and below-grade waterproofing), analysis and design, interaction with clients, and other design and construction professionals. 

The successful candidate will support the Boston Office Principals and work on a variety of challenging projects including new buildings, historical restoration, and renovation of existing buildings. 

• Completes feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting site investigations; identifying and establishing performance standards; preparing construction documents and submittals. 
• Organizes multiple design projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources. 
• Verifies and supports construction by performing compliance inspections and tests; resolving construction problems; coordinating and conferring with construction and production contractors. 
• Act as a primary technical point of contact with clients, subconsultants and other project team members. 
• Direct contractors and testing companies during investigative test phase(s). 
• Determine appropriate solutions within budgetary constraints. 
• Develop comprehensive plans, details, and specifications for bidding (understanding of MA Public Bidding Laws is required). 
• Oversee bidding process (both public and private). 
• Construction administration, including field/ site visits and the ability to solve problems that may arise during construction. 
• Support proposal efforts, develop project scopes and identify business opportunities.
• Support project controller with monthly billing review, approval/ disapproval of vendor invoices, budget, schedule, resource and job cost monitoring. 
• Effectively communicate with Principals-in-Charge (PIC) regarding contract documents, change orders, contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing. 
• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing w PIC or Division leader approval 
• Perform additional assignments as directed by your manager

• Minimum BS in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering and MA professional registration required. 
• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in the industry 
• Licensed PE or RA preferred
• Experience with Massachusetts Public Procurement Regulations 
• Experienced with AutoCAD or Revit and computer aided design and project management platforms. 
• Strong Oral and written communication skills required. 
• Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process 
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities 
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion 
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report issues to management when necessary 
• Strong service orientation 
• Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment

Additional information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

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SOCOTEC company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.