Building Science Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec in San Diego seeks an experienced professional for building envelope systems. This role involves assessing, detailing, and testing building envelope systems, ensuring adherence to design standards and project management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, strong technical skills, and leadership aspirations, working in a hybrid environment that promotes professional growth and project variety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing or constructing building envelope systems.
• Excellent computer skills required, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, and thermal performance.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents and confirm compliance with building practices.
• Conduct field reviews for new construction and rehabilitation.
• Prepare site visit reports and generate action lists.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Energy code knowledge

Customer service commitment

Building envelope systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bluebeam

CAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM 360

Job description

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. 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.

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.

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.
• High school diploma is required.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $100,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually.
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $107,300.00 – $155,500.00 annually.

Benefits Summary

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. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.