Stantec

Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years experience in building envelope systems assessment and construction
  • Strong project management skills for handling multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with design software such as Bluebeam, CAD, Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus
  • Practical knowledge of building codes and performance standards related to energy, air barriers, and thermal performance
  • Effective teamwork capabilities and strong commitment to customer service
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record required

Responsibilities

  • Review design documents and submittals for compliance with building standards
  • Conduct field reviews of construction progress to ensure adherence to approved designs
  • Prepare reports from site visits to track deficiencies and ensure resolution
  • Perform field testing on building envelope elements for compliance with performance standards
  • Collaborate with architects, contractors, and sub-trades
  • Lead development of building envelope design and construction documents
  • Analyze building envelope failures through forensic investigations
  • Deliver presentations to stakeholders including legal professionals and contractors

Benefits

  • Opportunities for enhancing leadership skills
  • Collaboration with industry professionals and stakeholders
  • Exposure to diverse challenges in building projects
  • Chance to work on both new constructions and rehabilitation projects
  • Travel opportunities for site assessments
Full Job Description
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.

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


Qualifications

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.

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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