Senior Building Science Consultant at Stantec in Ottawa, ON, Canada

Senior Building Science Consultant

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

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.

Your Opportunity

Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Building Science Consultant to join and guide our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry.

We value technical growth, entrepreneurial spirit, 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• This role is one of technical and business leadership involved with many aspects of what our team does daily. 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.
• Defines scope of complex services to be provided and establishes the design criteria for the project
• 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
• Manages preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project team
• 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 and review 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
• Investigates, advises, and solves unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways
• Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades
• Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
• Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
• Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
• Field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
• Lead and manage project teams ranging from one to five staff members. Focused on driving results on time and on budget.
• Project Management and technical lead on assigned projects. 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit.
• Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000.
• 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 weekly travel regionally.
• Requires the ability to work on active construction sites.
• Must have a valid driver’s license & a clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Registered Professional.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.