Building Science Consultant

Stantec; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a professional to join their Buildings team focusing on building envelope systems. This role combines responsibility for assessing, detailing, and managing construction projects, with a clear emphasis on leadership and technical growth.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in tools like Bluebeam and CAD. Stantec’s hybrid work environment promotes work-life balance, offering a competitive salary range based on location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and/or constructing building envelope systems.
• Excellent computer skills necessary for handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Position requires travel and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and trade submittals for building practice compliance.
• Prepare site visit reports and track outstanding deficiencies.
• Conduct field testing to confirm compliance with performance standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project Management

Energy code knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD

Revit

Sketchup

BIM 360

Job description

Overview

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.

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. 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. 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

• 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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus
• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR

Education and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
• Highschool Diploma is required

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.

Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and expects team members in the office at least 3 days a week or more for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually
• Pay Range: Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $107,300.00 - $155,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Some roles are bonus eligible. Part-time roles are pro-rated based on hours.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), employee stock purchase program, life and AD&D insurance, short-term/long-term disability, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Ten paid holidays per year. Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year and paid sick leave where applicable by state/local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state/local law. Benefits for union positions may be governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Location and Status: Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles; Other Locations: United States | CA | Irvine; Organization: 2804 Buildings-US West BSS-Los Angeles CA; Employee Status: Regular; Travel: Yes; Schedule: Full time; Job Posting: 18/06/2026 06:06:46; Req ID: 1006332

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.