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Building Sciences Practice Leader

Job in Langley, BC, Canada
Listing for: Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer
  • Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 99900 - 149900 CAD Yearly CAD 99900.00 149900.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team combines global reach with local expertise to shape the future of the built environment. Our engineers, architects, and technical specialists deliver innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability, resiliency, and long-term value. From design to operations, we help clients reduce risk, extend asset life, and cut costs while making a real impact on how communities live and work.

Joining Rimkus means being part of a forward-thinking team that’s solving today’s challenges and building tomorrow’s possibilities.

Overview

Provides technical and management oversight of the local building sciences division within the organization. Duties include providing technical leadership, training, and mentoring to employees within this division. Works with technical practice director and/or district manager to define division expectations, standards, and goals. Conducts field investigations within employee’s respective area of expertise, troubleshoots technical problems, provides input and support to senior leaders, and may serve as liaison between client and company.

Provides technical oversight of others and conducts peer reviews of division assignments. Works under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgement in the performance of assigned tasks.

The Salary Range for this position is $99,900 - $149,900 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

Essential Job Functions

  • Oversees daily operations of the practice area and manages employees / contractors within that office.
  • Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring within professional or technical discipline.
  • Performs peer reviews of verbal and written Reports of Findings and drawing / specification packages.
  • Reviews and ensures that deliverables, including reports and proposals, prepared by staff members meet Rimkus standards of accuracy / professionalism.
  • Works with district managers to develop, support, and participate in individualized training programs for new hires and other technical staff in the building sciences discipline.
  • Assists district managers in conducting interviews and assessment of job candidates.
  • Conducts annual written performance reviews on all direct reports.
  • Assists in marketing activities to promote the practice area and build relationships with current and future clients.
  • Provides guidance and oversight for large, complex, or long-term assignments.
  • Reviews all draft invoices before submission as final invoices.
  • Resolves issues that are presented by our clients in a timely and satisfactory manner.
  • Coordinates with and supports practice area Directors as needed.
  • Leads and oversees the design, analysis, and implementation of building sciences projects.
  • Collaborates with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate building science principles into the design process for various types of construction projects, such as residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
  • Performs on-site evaluations and assessments of existing buildings to identify potential concerns.
  • Analyzes and interprets building condition assessments to identify areas of concern and implement corrective measures.
  • Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in building science, green building technologies, and code standards.
  • Measuring of building dimensions and quantifying on site and from drawings.
  • Interpretation and hand drawing of in-situ construction details.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Required Experience, Education and Certifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a focus on Building Science.
  • A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation may be required depending on local district requirements; will be considered an asset in all jurisdictions.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of related experience in a consulting engineering environment managing building science or structural restoration projects.
  • Past supervisory / management experience is desired.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
  • Required

    Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge in areas related to building science such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, and…
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