Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Francisco is looking for individuals who excel in project management and leadership. The role involves reviewing design documents, conducting field reviews, and ensuring compliance with performance standards related to building envelopes. Successful candidates will have opportunities for technical growth and mentoring, and will benefit from a supportive work culture focused on professional development. Join a team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the communities served.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management experience.
• Ability to review design documents and undertake field reviews.
• Experience with building envelope assemblies and compliance testing.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents for conformance with building practices.
• Conduct field reviews of construction projects.
• Prepare site visit reports and track deficiencies.
• Undertake field testing and prepare compliance reports.
• Interface with architects, contractors, and sub-trades.
• Direct Building Envelope document development.
• Perform forensic analysis of building failures.
• Conduct presentations to stakeholders and legal professionals.
• Direct field work for building envelope assessments.

Job description

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.

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