Stantec

Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec$134K — $202K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience with building envelope systems in design, testing, or construction
  • High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam, CAD, Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is an advantage
  • Strong project management skills for handling multiple concurrent projects
  • Practical knowledge of energy codes and building performance principles
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Review design documents and trade submittals for compliance with building performance standards
  • Conduct field reviews of projects to ensure construction adheres to design specifications
  • Prepare reports from site visits and maintain a database to track project deficiencies
  • Perform field testing of building envelope assemblies for compliance with performance standards
  • Collaborate with architects, contractors, and sub-trades during design and construction phases
  • Lead development of building envelope design and construction documents
  • Conduct forensic analysis to determine causes of building envelope failures
  • Present findings to legal professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Eligibility for 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees
  • Paid family leave and emergency travel benefits
  • Accrual of vacation days (10-20 days per year) and paid sick leave
  • Ten paid holidays each year.
  • Wellness program and health savings accounts.
Full Job Description
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 10 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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$134,900.00 - $202,500.00 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 | San Francisco
Other Locations: United States | OR | Portland
Organization: 2804 Buildings-US West BSS-San Francisco CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 27/04/2026 07:04:35
Req ID: 1004638

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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
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