Senior Technical Manager, Building Envelope

Facade Today; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinchin’s Building Science and Resiliency team in British Columbia seeks a Senior Technical Manager, Building Envelope to lead and grow the practice across the region, focusing on envelope assessment, design, rehabilitation, restoration, and client development.

This leadership role drives technical excellence, mentors staff, oversees projects from inception to completion, manages budgets and schedules, and collaborates with Building Science, Structural, MEP, Environmental, and Sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil/Structural/Building Envelope or related field.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., CET, BSS, RRO, RRC, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of building envelope consulting, restoration, rehabilitation, and building science experience.
• Strong knowledge of roof systems, cladding, glazing, balconies, waterproofing, and parking structures.
• Experience leading assessment, design, and rehabilitation projects for existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Building Envelope team through mentorship and operational leadership.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for regional growth.
• Drive business development activities including networking, proposals, and client engagements.
• Oversee envelope assessment, design, restoration, and rehabilitation projects from inception to completion.
• Provide technical leadership for building enclosure investigations and rehabilitation design.
• Manage project budgets, scope, scheduling, invoicing, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Project management

Building envelope knowledge

Education

P.Eng.

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Technical Manager, Building Envelope

Lower Mainland BC / Kelowna, BC

Annual Salary Range: CAD 120,000-160,000

Are you ready to apply your technical and leadership skills to contribute to Pinchin’s success? Our growing Building Science and Resiliency team in British Columbia is looking for an experienced Building Envelope leader to support technical excellence, business development, client growth, and team expansion across the region.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Pinchin is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Building Envelope to join our Building Science and Resiliency team in British Columbia. The role reports to the Operations Manager/Director.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead and grow Pinchin’s Building Envelope practice in British Columbia, with a focus on Building Envelope assessment, design, rehabilitation, restoration consulting, and client development. This leadership role is responsible for driving technical excellence, supporting strategic growth initiatives, mentoring staff, and strengthening client relationships throughout the region.

Your Impact

• Lead and grow the Building Envelope team through mentorship, recruitment, technical development, and operational leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for strategic business growth across British Columbia.
• Lead business development initiatives including networking, proposal preparation, presentations, and client engagement activities.
• Manage and oversee building envelope assessment, design, restoration, and rehabilitation projects from inception through completion.
• Conduct and review assessments of roofing systems, exterior wall assemblies, curtain wall systems, windows, balconies, waterproofing systems, and parking structures.
• Provide technical leadership for building enclosure investigations, leak assessments, invasive testing, and rehabilitation design.
• Lead restoration and renewal projects including specification preparation, tendering, contract administration, and construction review services.
• Oversee project budgets, scope management, scheduling, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Maintain and enhance QA/QC protocols and technical standards within the group.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior and intermediate staff, including technical review of reports and deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports, rehabilitation strategies, capital planning recommendations, cost estimates, and CAD drawing reviews.
• Support collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across Building Science, Structural, MEP, Environmental, and Sustainability groups.

What You’ll Bring to Pinchin

The right candidate combines technical capability with leadership, accountability, and a passion for growing people and client relationships. You are collaborative, solution-oriented, and committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil, Structural, Building Envelope, Architectural, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional designation such as P.Eng., CET, BSS, RRO, RRC, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in building envelope consulting, restoration, rehabilitation, and building science projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building enclosure systems including roofing, cladding, glazing, balconies, waterproofing, and parking garage structures.
• Proven experience leading assessment, design, and rehabilitation projects for existing buildings.
• Demonstrated experience growing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams, mentoring staff, and supporting operational growth.
• Experience with contract administration, construction review, and project financial management.
• Ability to prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, and rehabilitation recommendations.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, standards, and restoration best practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and project management skills.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and ability to travel throughout British Columbia.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working together, making things better!