Senior Building Science Consultant

Description

• 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
• 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
• Direct field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
• Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
• Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding per approved mockups and design document
• Interface with architects, general contractors and subtrades
• Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
• Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance