Stantec

Building Science Consultant

Stantec$100K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in assessing or constructing building envelope systems.
  • High school diploma required.
  • Project management skills for handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
  • Practical understanding of energy codes and building envelope principles.
  • Effective teamwork abilities with a strong customer service focus.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

  • Review design documents for compliance with building practices.
  • Conduct field reviews of construction projects to ensure they meet approved designs.
  • Prepare site visit reports and manage tracking of project deficiencies.
  • Perform field testing of building envelope assemblies for compliance with standards.
  • Interface effectively with architects, contractors, and sub-trades.
  • Direct the development of building envelope design and construction documents.
  • Conduct forensic analyses of building envelope failures.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees.
  • Ten paid holidays per year and accrued vacation days.
Full Job Description
You're a forward-thinker who can anticipate situations, thrive on challenges, deliver impactful solutions and be highly experienced at leading fast-paced projects. You're looking for your ideas to be valued, to enhance your leadership skills and take on more responsibilities. Looks like Stantec has the perfect opportunity for you!

Take the next step in your career at an organization that is proud to be a home for people committed to making a difference. Enhance your leadership and project management capabilities through international training, learn your craft and manage a variety of projects ranging from thousands to multimillions.

We value technical growth, work-life balance and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff. We are constantly expanding and seeking ambitious, committed individuals that want to excel through challenging opportunities and projects that will allow them to achieve their career goals. Our focus on our people, culture and capabilities allows us to make a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice with respect to water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance and differential movement
  • Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding per approved mock-ups and design document
  • Prepare site visit reports and use this database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution
  • Undertake field testing of selected elements of building envelope assemblies to confirm compliance with specified performance standards (primarily water infiltration and air leakage) and prepare reports outlining the results of these tests
  • Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades
  • Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development
  • Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
  • Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
  • Direct field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus
  • Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects
  • Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
  • Position requires travel
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR.

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
  • Highschool Diploma is required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and expects team members in the office at least 3 days a week or more for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions etc.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles
Organization: 2804 Buildings-US West BSS-Los Angeles CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/06/2026 06:06:46
Req ID: 1006332

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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