Intermediate Building Envelope Specialist

Entuitive; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous parental leave policy

RRSP matching up to 5%

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking an Intermediate Building Envelope Specialist to work on both new construction and existing building projects. This role requires 3-7 years of building envelope consulting experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The successful candidate will manage tasks independently and collaboratively, ensuring high-quality work on diverse projects while benefitting from flexible hours and strong benefits including medical and profit-sharing plans.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years work experience in building envelope consulting.
• Registration as a P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. or eligible for registration is an asset.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and with various access equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work on building envelope service for repair and restoration projects.
• Conduct condition assessments and forensic investigations.
• Provide technical expertise for small to medium scale projects.

Skills

Building envelope consulting

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in building science, engineering, or architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

What is the opportunity?

We are a firm that does things a little differently. This is your opportunity to join our high-calibre, experienced group of professionals on a mission to re-imagine the future by changing the way that buildings are conceived and constructed.

Entuitive is looking for an Intermediate Building Envelope Specialist, based in our Vancouver office that will focus on both new construction and existing buildings projects. Take the opportunity to learn more about the Building Envelope service at Entuitive. We are passionate about our work and the talented individuals that get to deliver complex projects on a regular basis.

What will you do?

• Work in all aspects of the building envelope service which includes repair and restoration projects for existing buildings and design of the envelope for new construction projects.
• Building envelope condition assessments and forensic investigations, including quantity takeoffs, budget estimates, and report writing
• Write and/or review specifications for existing and new building projects
• Work with Entuitive's BIM team to develop drawings and details for contract documents and/or sketches for design assist
• Review of construction phase submittals and shop drawings
• Field review and contract administrative duties as required
• Assist with research of new products and systems
• Write reports related to field work and building science research
• Computer aided analysis of building envelope details and performance (training will be provided if needed)
• Provide technical expertise and guidance leading small to medium scale projects through effective project management, team leadership, coordination, and participation in the delivery of projects thus ensuring a high level of service
• Implement and adhere to Entuitive's quality assurance programs to ensure that services meet Entuitive's standards and our client's expectations
• Internal roles in the ongoing development our technical standards and design tools

Requirements

• 3-7 years' work experience in building envelope consulting
• Bachelor's degree in building science, engineering, or architecture; or equivalent training
• Registration as a P.Eng. or P.L.Eng. or eligibility for registration is considered an asset
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. and Bluebeam (or another PDF mark-up tool)
• Excellent English language communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to manage complex situations with multiple stakeholders
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision when needed but also enjoy collaboration and working as a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deliverables on an ongoing basis
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and always willing to learn and improve
• Must be comfortable and willing to work at heights, including climbing ladders, accessing sloped roofs, and working on boom lifts, scissor lifts, swing stages, and scaffolding
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and access to a reliable vehicle and maintain throughout employment
• Access to a passport and desire to travel for work is an asset

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, 37.5 hour work week
• Minimum 3 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us!
• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents
• Generous parental leave policy
• RRSP matching up to 5%
• Participation in our discretionary profit-sharing plan

Compensation

The range for this position is between CA$75,000 to CA$95,000 annually (+ eligibility to participate in our profit sharing program, providing a performance bonus up to 12%) and is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency law. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid and assumes the candidate will perform the position in British Columbia or from British Columbia.

How does collaboration happen?

All positions require in-office presence 3 days a week. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us. Collaborate virtually for the remainder of the week.

About Entuitive

We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes.

If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page.

At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes.