Senior Building Science Consultant at Stantec, Houston, TX
Senior Building Science Consultant at Stantec in Houston, TX. Contract. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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.
Your Opportunity
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
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
Education and Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.