Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Building Science Consultant to join our growing, multi-disciplinary Western Canadian Team. The ideal candidate will have a principal understanding of Building Science concepts and systems, have solid technical abilities, be a skilled problem solver with attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The individual will be a self-starter and expected to work independently on projects as a member of an interdisciplinary design team.
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 in accordance with approved mock-ups and design documents
Prepare site visit reports and use a 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
Contribute to 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
Assist in fieldwork associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
