Senior Buildings Science Architect/Engineer

Join us and design your place with Stantec. This includes involvement in building envelope design, 3rd party design review, / building envelope commissioning / construction services for both rehabilitation and new construction projects.The successful candidate will be in a leadership position responsible for driving this service line forward from a business perspective within the Building Specialty Services Business Unit in the US NortheastDefines scope of complex services to be provided and establishes the design criteria for the projectReview 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 movementManages preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project teamUndertake 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 documentPrepare and review site visit reports and use this database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolutionUndertake 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 testsInvestigates, advises, and solves unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative waysInterface with architects, general contractors and sub-tradesProvides expert advice on design processes or construction methodsPerform forensic analysis of building envelope failuresConduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultantsField work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reportsLead and manage project teams ranging from one to five staff members. Conduct building science research and writing of technical papers and mentoring 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.Review and write proposals for new work.Lead business development opportunities and help drive new business for the company with both internal and external clientsMentor and train entry level staff in both technical and non-technical skills. Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systemsStrong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers and other related systemsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.

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