Korean Translator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate documents related to construction management. Including technical documents, drawings, design documents, and communications.
• Handling and translation of specialized documents such as construction contracts, specifications, building permits, and safety manuals
• Ensure that specific terms, like construction codes or regulatory terms, are consistently translated across all materials.
• Implement a quality assurance (QA) process to ensure translations are contextually and technically correct
• Provide simultaneous interpretation at business meetings, and other events.
• Assist with administrative duties such as report processing, award issuance, and record keeping.
• Support other divisions and departments with their language needs.
• Provide cultural expertise
• Conduct tours for non-English-speaking visitors.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain translation database by using translation management software
• Provide quality assurance for the translation process
• Work with a wide range of media and translation software
• Resolve issues associated with translation, localization, and culture
• Engage with other departments to provide translation services
• Implement feedback and changes whenever possible

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications or linguistics preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ideal candidate would have experience in construction, engineering of high-tech manufacturing facilities or a background in construction or engineering.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the translation field
• Familiarity with technical jargon and terminology used in construction management
• Familiarity with the history, culture, and traditions of the Korean language region
• Native fluency in Korean highly preferred
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and project management
• Translation Certifications highly preferred (ATA, NAATI, etc.)
• Familiarity with both the cultural and professional contexts of both Korea and English-speaking countries (e.g., the U.S., Canada, UK) preferred
• Proficiency in translation tools and software such as Déjà Vu, memoQ, Wordfast, and Trados
• Knowledge of the translation process, terminology, and localization techniques
• Familiarity with localization guidelines and standards
• Ability to convert written materials into a second language
• Excellent translation, writing, and communication skills
• Fluency in English and Korean
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite