Branch Manager - Professional Engineer - Socotec

SOCOTEC Consulting, Inc. is a leading engineering/architectural consulting firm providing specialty services for high-profile buildings. Our team supports SOCOTEC’s specialized building envelope, forensic, sustainability, energy efficiency, code advisory and commissioning groups.

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 staff in our Sarasota, Florida location and seek the following candidate.

The Branch Manager position will report to a Principal level staff member within our Building Envelope / Existing Building division and will involve a variety of general functions, including but not limited to:

• Well-versed in all phases of consulting projects in the following areas:
  • Structural Inspections
  • Reserve Studies
  • Water Intrusion Investigation
  • Property Turnover Surveys
  • Concrete Restoration
  • Painting and Waterproofing
  • Asset Life cycle Analysis (ROI)
  • Property Conditions Surveys
  • Asphalt Pavement Evaluations
  • Roof Consulting & Design
  • Expert Witness Services
  • Building Sciences
  • Project Management
  • Building Envelope
  • Milestone Inspections
• Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
• Conduct project level review and progress with Project Managers on designated assignments.
• Review written reports and documents on project related activity.
• 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\deliverable and assist in managing budgetary requirements related to assigned projects.
• Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status, timelines, 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 determine future protocol and\or procedures.
• Assist Principal in charge with new proposal estimates.
• Assist Principal in charge in solicitation of new business.
• Respond and effectively communicate with clients when project emergencies arise.
• Manage staff or team and provide an atmosphere consistent with mentoring.
• Assist Principal in charge with P&L review.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager

• Minimum of 10 years working with building envelope / existing building project experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering / structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer status required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent PC computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word or suitable document writing programs.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work in 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.

SOCOTEC offers a competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture where we foster learning and growth through our mentorship program, continuing education support, and other initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.