Senior Buildings Science Architect/Engineer

About the role

The Building Specialty Services group within Stantec is seeking a Senior Leader to join and guide our team. This role involves technical and business leadership in the building science industry, focusing on building envelope design, 3rd party design review, building envelope commissioning, and construction services.

Responsibilities

• Drive the service line forward from a business perspective within the Building Specialty Services Business Unit in the US Northeast
• Define scope of complex services to be provided and establish design criteria for the project
• Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice
• Manage preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project team
• 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 documents
• Prepare and review 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
• Investigate, advise, and solve unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways
• Interface with architects, general contractors, and sub-trades
• Provide expert advice on design processes or construction methods
• Conduct forensic analysis of building envelope failures
• Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors, and consultants
• Lead and manage project teams ranging from one to five staff members, focused on driving results on time and on budget
• Project management and technical lead on assigned projects
• Conduct building science research and writing of technical papers
• Mentor and train entry-level staff in both technical and non-technical skills

Requirements

Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office, practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers, and thermal performance, strong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers, and other related systems, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science, minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing, or constructing building envelope systems, registered professional education and experience.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD, or Revit, Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000, Strong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers, and other related systems, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science, Registered Professional Education and Experience, Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing, or constructing building envelope systems, Valid Driver’s License and Clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Skills

Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office, Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD, or Revit, Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000, Strong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers, and other related systems, Registered Professional Education and Experience, Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing, or constructing building envelope systems.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$128,600.00 - $192,900.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time