Senior Buildings Science Architect/Engineer

About the role

Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Leader to join and guide our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry. We value technical growth, entrepreneurial spirit, work-life balance and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in building envelope design, 3rd party design review, building envelope commissioning, construction services for both rehabilitation and new construction projects.
• Defines scope of complex services to be provided and establishes the design criteria for the project.
• Reviews 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.
• Manages preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project team.
• Undertakes 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.
• Prepares and reviews site visit reports and uses this database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and tracks their resolution.
• Undertakes field testing of selected elements of building envelope assemblies to confirm compliance with specified performance standards (primarily water infiltration and air leakage) and prepares reports outlining the results of these tests.
• Investigates, advises, and solves unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways.
• Interfaces with architects, general contractors and sub-trades.
• Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods.
• Conducts forensic analysis of building envelope failures.
• Conducts presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants.
• Performs field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports.
• Leads and manages project teams ranging from one to five staff members. Focused on driving results on time and on budget.
• Projects management and technical lead on assigned projects.
• Conducts building science research and writing of technical papers and mentors staff along the way.
• Be a visible leader in the industry by providing technical presentations and thought leadership within the larger building science community, internally at Stantec and externally.
• Reviews and writes proposals for new work.
• Led and drives business development opportunities and helps drive new business for the company with both internal and external clients.
• Mentors and trains entry-level staff in both technical and non-technical skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit.
• Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000.
• 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.

Skills

• Technical Growth
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Work-Life Balance
• Environment that Supports Development and Mentoring

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Work Environment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition and Rewards

Pay

Pay Range: $128,600.00 - $192,900.00 Annually

Schedule

Full Time

Contact Information

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.