Hiring: Principal, Building Envelope Company: SOCOTEC Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:37:10 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Systems Design About the job Experience: •15 years of progressive experience in building envelope consulting, design, or related field. •20+ years of industry experience, including leadership within a consulting practice. Required Skills: •Strategic Leadership & Business Development •Interface directly 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. •Partner cross-functionally 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. Qualifications: •Bachelor's 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. •Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to travel regionally and nationally as required. •Master's degree in Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!