Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec•Houston, TX

About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking an experienced Senior Building Science Consultant to lead building-envelope consulting work across new construction and rehabilitation projects. The role includes reviewing design documents and construction submittals, conducting field reviews and performance testing, preparing reports, directing design and construction-document development, and assessing building-envelope failures and existing buildings. The consultant will work with architects, general contractors, subcontractors, legal professionals, and other consultants, while managing multiple projects and contributing to a collaborative practice focused on sustainable design and community impact. The position requires travel.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience assessing, detailing, testing, and/or constructing building-envelope systems.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Project-management skills to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Practical knowledge of energy codes, rainscreen principles, air barriers, and thermal performance.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer-service commitment.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, SketchUp, and BIM 360.

Responsibilities

Review third-party design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals for conformance with good building practice concerning water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance, and differential movement.
Conduct field reviews of new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm building-envelope assemblies are being constructed in accordance with approved mock-ups and design documents.
Prepare site-visit reports, create action lists of outstanding deficiencies, and track their resolution.
Conduct field testing of selected building-envelope elements, primarily for water infiltration and air leakage, and report test results against specified performance standards.
Interface with architects, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Direct building-envelope design and construction-document development.
Conduct forensic analysis of building-envelope failures.
Present to competing interests, including legal professionals, contractors, and consultants.
Direct field work to assess existing buildings and prepare building-envelope assessment reports.