Director - Construction Project Advisory - Socotec

SOCOTEC Advisory, LLC., is a subsidiary of Socotec USA, an industry leader in dispute resolution, project advisory, building envelope design, structural failure analysis and energy efficiency consulting services. Socotec’s portfolio of companies is equipped to provide an enhanced scope of solutions to our client base for a wide variety of project types, risks and technologies. 

At SOCOTEC’s Atlanta GA practice we specialize in two primary areas of expertise – Dispute Resolution and Project Advisory (PA) Services. And while this focus remains at our core, we are strengthened through our affiliation with other SOCOTEC entities that also practice in all sectors of construction. It is through these relationships that we can collaborate with over 400 technical experts to position ourselves as a trusted advisor. We consistently provide thorough, independent, and compelling project assessments that clients rely on to manage risks, avoid and equitably resolve disputes.

SOCOTEC’s Project Advisory practice provides technical problem solving and insight into project activities that improve performance through root cause analysis, analysis and preparation of estimates, budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost control systems. Our Project Advisory services are typically performed on-site in an Owner’s Representative or Construction Monitoring capacity. In either role, our work empowers stakeholders to confidently make decisions that impact schedule and costs to successfully achieve client project goals.

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®.

The Director will be responsible for execution of project requirements from initial kick-off through preparation of deliverables including presentations and reports. Specific responsibilities include the following:

Provide project advisory execution leadership including:

• Root cause analysis
• Project set up including scope, reporting and document retention
• Review contracts, subcontracts and other contractual documentation
• Evaluate baseline schedule and assumptions
• Estimates and cost reports
• Technical evaluations and root cause analysis
• Contactor work scope development, evaluation and contract negotiation processes
• Audit on-site construction progress
• Prepare and/or review project status presentations and update reports
• Support monthly OAC meetings and lead Client Sr. Management communication
• Oversite of change order and pay application administration
• Oversite of project schedule management processes
• Damages quantification
• Execution of Project QA/QC processes
• Project close out
• Mediation/litigation support as required
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualified candidates will have 5 to 7 years of construction project leadership including verbal and written communication across all levels of the project organization. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in the following:

• Client communication and follow-up
• Construction project management
• Working knowledge of building design parameters including structural, architectural, electrical, waterproofing and MEP systems
• Construction means and methods for commercial, multi-family residential and specialty projects
• Construction risk management
• P6, MS Project, Excel, and other graphical communication tools
• Coach/mentor less experienced consultants
• US based and valid work permit if applicable
• 5 to 7 years of construction related experience
• B.S. in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience
• 75% travel required
• Work with minimal supervision
• Consistently demonstrate SOCOTEC’s core values

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.