Senior Roofing Consultant (Vancouver Island)

Rimkus

The Role

Overview

Manage roofing project specs, design, and client coordination for remediation projects

Key Responsibilities

  • cad drawings
  • wind calc
  • specs prep
  • tender docs
  • field data
  • mockup testing

Tasks

-Prepare design briefs for Client approval -Wind uplift calculation -Preparation of technical specifications for roofing remediation projects -Coordinate the preparation of CAD drawings -Coordinate interdepartmental design requirements -Schedule mockups and field testing -Direct the collecting of field data required for the preparation of repair specifications, drawings and tendering -Preparation of design tender documents -Prepare condition reports -Reviewing shop drawings -Reviewing drawings and specifications to verify that the scope of work is sufficient and to ensure that all required details, materials, methods, etc. are correctly specified -Coordinate and attend project meetings -Monitor Client scope and document changes as needed -Assisting with the compilation of both field and report data in order to prepare specification documents and drawings

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • construction knowledge
  • roofing specs
  • project management
  • blueprint reading
  • 4+ years

What You Bring

-Completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma in an Engineering or Architectural Technology program (or another related field) -General construction knowledge (i.e. how buildings go together) -Experience with specifying roofing systems -Good oral and written English communication skills -Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities -Able to work individually and in a team setting -Exceptional attention to detail, specifically in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data collection and notation -Self-motivating and multi-tasking ability -Experience carrying out project management functions with a focus on roofing remediation projects -Must possess the ability to read Architectural Blueprints -Minimum of 4 years’ roofing working experience

The Company

About Rimkus

-Began as a home-based forensic engineering consultancy by chemical engineer Robert E. Rimkus. -Over four decades, expanded into a global network. -Financially backed by private equity partner HGGC since 2024. -Typical projects include double-deck tunnel assessments, run-of-river hydro plants, and other engineering challenges. -Core specialisms include forensic analysis of failures, built-environment consulting, expert witness services, and laboratory testing. -Standout capabilities include human performance labs, materials failure labs, forensic meteorology tools, and product safety testing. -Strategic acquisitions—like CCi in 2021—broadened its reach into building consulting and claims support. -Noteworthy for its in-house WeatherPath™ app, wildfire preparedness guidance, and forensic fire & explosion investigation teams. -Work bridges technical consulting, legal dispute resolution, construction oversight, and scientific testing, serving insurers, law firms, governments, and corporates.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)

Developers, Owners, and Managers

Government

Healthcare Technology

Hospitality, Retail, and Restaurant

Industrial

Insurance

Marine

Oil and Gas

Power and Renewable Energy

Product Manufacturers and Pharmaceuticals

Transportation