Senior Building Science Consultant

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.

• 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.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems.
• High school 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.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$ - $ Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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…