Building Sciences Practice Leader

Overview

Leads building sciences division, manages staff, oversees projects and technical quality.

Key Responsibilities

• peer review
• building assessment
• design analysis
• technical leadership
• client resolution
• project oversight

Tasks

-Performs peer reviews of verbal and written Reports of Findings and drawing / specification packages. -Reviews and ensures that deliverables, including reports and proposals, prepared by staff members meet Rimkus standards of accuracy / professionalism. -Assists district managers in conducting interviews and assessment of job candidates. -Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring within professional or technical discipline. -Conducts annual written performance reviews on all direct reports. -Reviews all draft invoices before submission as final invoices. -Analyzes and interprets building condition assessments to identify areas of concern and implement corrective measures. -Oversees daily operations of the practice area and manages employees / contractors within that office. -Provides guidance and oversight for large, complex, or long-term assignments. -Resolves issues that are presented by our clients in a timely and satisfactory manner. -Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in building science, green building technologies, and code standards. -Assists in marketing activities to promote the practice area and build relationships with current and future clients. -Leads and oversees the design, analysis, and implementation of building sciences projects. -Collaborates with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate building science principles into the design process for various types of construction projects, such as residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. -Performs on-site evaluations and assessments of existing buildings to identify potential concerns. -Works with district managers to develop, support, and participate in individualized training programs for new hires and other technical staff in the building sciences discipline. -Measuring of building dimensions and quantifying on site and from drawings. -Coordinates with and supports practice area Directors as needed.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• autocad
• 10+ years
• p.eng.
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a focus on Building Science. -Understanding of building construction, including methods, materials, and systems is required. -Self-motivating and able to multi-task. -Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Minimum of 10+ years of related experience in a consulting engineering environment managing building science or structural restoration projects. -Past supervisory / management experience is desired. -Ability to act with business integrity and professionalism. -Ability to handle details of a confidential nature. -Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. -Travel – This position requires up to 30% local area travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. -A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation may be required depending on local district requirements; will be considered an asset in all jurisdictions. -Physical Demands – Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. industrial, construction and/or residential sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on sloped and flat roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to client sites or job sites. Working at heights, including accessing buildings by ladders, swing stages, and mechanical lifts will be necessary. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary. The employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting inspections, speaking, and interacting with clients, preparing drawings and written reports. -Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. -Knowledge in areas related to building science such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, and psychometrics. -Interpretation and hand drawing of in-situ construction details. -Exceptional attention to detail, specifically in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data collection and notation.

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Benefits

-Overtime – There will be some occasions where overtime (or working after normal business hours) will be required to meet the demands of the position.

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.

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