Project Manager- Building Science

At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team operates on a global scale with the advantage of local expertise. Our licensed engineers, architects, and technical specialists bring deep knowledge of regional requirements and industry best practices, enabling us to deliver customized, high-quality solutions that maximize the success of our clients’ investments. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans nearly every engineering and architectural discipline, we help organizations plan, build, and manage assets with confidence.

What sets us apart is our forward-thinking approach. We integrate carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability into everything we do, helping clients not just meet today’s needs but prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. From design and pre‑construction through construction, closeout, and ongoing operations, we provide tailored support at every stage. By identifying potential issues before they arise, we mitigate risks, extend asset life, and reduce costly unplanned repairs.

Whether an asset is newly constructed, leased, or purchased, our innovative solutions empower clients to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that’s shaping the future of the built environment—one smart, resilient solution at a time.

Group: Building Envelope Services (BES)
Location: Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time

Rimkus is seeking a motivated and experienced Building Science Project Manager to join our Building Envelope Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a variety of building science and building envelope projects from investigation through completion. Your work will include field investigations, condition assessments, report preparation, design development, contract administration, quality observation, and client management.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and manufacturers.

• Manage multiple building science and building envelope projects concurrently.
• Perform field reviews, testing, investigations, and data collection.
• Conduct condition assessments, failure investigations, diagnosis, and remediation evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Complete design assignments of varying scope and complexity.
• Apply technical methods and engineering principles to solve project-specific challenges.
• Ensure accuracy of calculations, data collection, analyses, and technical documentation.
• Measure building dimensions and quantify materials both on‑site and from drawings.

• Prepare and review project drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD to support project design and documentation requirements.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications prepared by others to verify adequacy of scope, materials, methods, and details.

• Oversee field reviews, testing programs, and project inspections.
• Perform quality observations to verify compliance with contract documents, applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Coordinate and conduct pre‑bid, pre‑construction, progress, and project closeout meetings.
• Provide contract administration services throughout project execution.

• Act as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field technicians and technologists.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate project billing inputs and job costing information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite
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• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly regarding technical accuracy and…