Building Science Consultant (Multiple Positions)

Stantec•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves supporting building envelope projects, including testing, rehabilitation, new construction, and commissioning. Responsibilities include preparing drawings and specifications for building envelope rehabilitation and repair projects, performing condition assessments and leak investigations, and writing reports with recommendations. The position requires performing field testing for building enclosure performance (water, air leakage, EFVM, infrared), reviewing project contract drawings and specifications, and providing construction contract administration consulting. This includes attending meetings, documenting discussions, and responding to requests for information. The role also involves reviewing and reporting on project mock-ups, conducting site visits to track construction action items, and supporting client management through business development, proposal preparation, and budget management. Project management duties include deliverable production, budget management, forecasting, and billing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Building Science, Architectural Science, or a related field, and 6 years of post-bachelor’s, progressive related work experience; OR a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Building Science, Architectural Science, or a related field, and 4 years of related work experience.
4 years of experience with Building commissioning processes in accordance with ASTM industry standards.
4 years of experience Providing condition assessments of buildings, campuses, and property portfolios.
4 years of experience Developing templates and processes for Building enclosure commissioning practice.
4 years of experience with ASTM Standards related to building enclosure testing.
4 years of experience Executing ASTM building enclosure performance testing.
4 years of experience Using THERM, Window and Optics, WUFI Pro, SolidWorks and Siemens Nx.
A valid designation as Qualified Commissioning Process Provider (QCxP), Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP), Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) with Building Enclosure (BE) specialization, or Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP).
Level 1 Infrared Thermographer Certification.

Nice To Haves

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days a week.
Travel to various locations throughout the US required up to 40%.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

Support building envelope projects including testing, rehabilitation, new construction, and commissioning.
Prepare drawing and specifications for building envelope rehabilitation and repair projects.
Perform building envelope condition assessments and leak investigations and write associated reports outlining observations and repair recommendations.
Perform field testing to confirm building enclosure performance such as water, air leakage, EFVM, and infrared testing.
Perform project contract drawing reviews including drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and material submittals, meeting with design and construction teams to discuss the same.
Provide construction contract administration consulting services including attending preconstruction meetings and Owner Architect Contractor meetings and documenting discussions, reviewing and replying to request for information.
Review and report on project visual and performance mock-ups.
Perform periodic site visits and utilize a site visit reporting system to identify and update building construction action items.
Support client management including conducting business development to secure revenue-generating projects, the preparation of proposals and establishment and management of project financial budgets.
Manage projects including production of deliverables, project budgets, forecasting, and billing.