Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec Inc.•Plano, TX

49d

About The Position

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity You're a forward-thinker who can anticipate situations, thrive on challenges, deliver impactful solutions and be highly experienced at leading fast-paced projects. You're looking for your ideas to be valued, to enhance your leadership skills and take on more responsibilities. Looks like Stantec, has the perfect opportunity for you! Take the next step in your career at an organization that is proud to be a home for people committed to making a difference. Enhance your leadership and project management capabilities through international training, learn your craft and manage a variety of projects ranging from thousands to multimillions. We value technical growth, work-life balance and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff. We are constantly expanding and seeking ambitious, committed individuals that want to excel through challenging opportunities and projects that will allow them to achieve their career goals. Our focus on our people, culture and capabilities allows us to make a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
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
Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus

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

Benefits

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.

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