Senior Building Envelope Lead – Field Review & PM

Stantec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking a senior professional to lead building envelope assessment, detailing, testing and construction oversight in Houston, TX. You will guide design and field teams, ensure complex envelope systems meet performance criteria, and collaborate across disciplines.

You will travel as needed, mentor staff, manage multiple projects, and contribute to client relations while advancing energy efficient envelope solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in building envelope assessment, detailing, testing, or construction.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, Sketchup, and BIM 360 is a plus.
• Project Management skills for concurrent multiple projects.
• Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with strong customer service.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents, shop drawings, and submittals for conformance to good building practice (water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance, differential movement).
• Undertake field reviews of new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm envelope assemblies meet approved mock-ups and design docs.
• Prepare site visit reports and generate action lists for outstanding deficiencies and track resolution.
• Undertake field testing of envelope elements and prepare reports on results (water infiltration, air leakage).
• Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades.
• Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development.
• Perform forensic analysis of envelope failures.
• Conduct presentations to stakeholders including legal, contractors, and consultants.
• Direct field work for assessment of existing buildings and envelope assessment reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

CAD

Revit

Sketchup

BIM 360

Project Management

Energy code

Air barriers

Thermal performance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

CAD

Revit

Sketchup

BIM 360

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is seeking a senior professional to lead building envelope assessment, detailing, testing and construction oversight in Houston, TX. You will guide design and field teams, ensure complex envelope systems meet performance criteria, and collaborate across disciplines.

You will travel as needed, mentor staff, manage multiple projects, and contribute to client relations while advancing energy efficient envelope solutions.