Team Lead – Building Science (Hamilton, ON)

Description

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff.
• Construction review services that include review of submittals, shop drawings, substitution requests, request for information, mock-up reviews, plant visits and witness testing.
• Conduct construction contract administration services for the rehabilitation of building envelope assemblies in existing buildings.
• Assessment of building envelope assemblies in existing buildings, report preparation and review of reports from technical staff members.
• Attendance of meetings with the architects, contractors, trades, clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare specifications and drawings from schematic design to construction documents for rehabilitation of existing projects.
• Perform building condition assessments, performance audit, asset and property review/assessment, reserve fund studies, design, and coordinating various building repair(s).
• Project management tasks including project set-up and team assignment, project schedule and budget management, project delivery, invoicing and collections.
• Building envelope design review of the architectural drawings and specifications for new construction projects.
• Business development tasks including strategic growth initiatives, marketing of services and liaison with clients, building strong client relationships, and generating new business.
• Staff management tasks including hiring of new staff, team building, professional development, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

• In depth knowledge of various building envelope systems and assemblies.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with clients and co-workers.
• An excellent team builder with the ability to motivate people.
• University degree in a related field of study such as Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Building Science.
• Ability to work effectively in a high demand and fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of standards and guidelines related to building envelope systems and assemblies.
• 10-15 years of technical experience in building science with proven ability to manage projects and help facilitate business development.
• Experience in residential, commercial and institutional sectors is required.
• Knowledge of the NECB and energy standards.
• P. Eng. designation in an asset.
• Staff management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for site visits.
• Experience in building envelope condition assessments, preparation of rehabilitation specifications and drawings, tendering process and contract administration and construction review services during construction.
• Experience in new construction projects providing sub-consultant design review services for building envelope assemblies.
• Leadership skills are a requirement.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance