Building Science Consultant

Overview

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

• 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.

• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketch Up, 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.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and/or constructing building envelope systems.
• High school Diploma is required.

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $ - $ Annually.

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $ - $ Annually.

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.

United States | CA | Los Angeles

2804 Buildings-US West BSS-Los Angeles CA

Regular

New Position

Yes

Full time

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