Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec

. Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals for conformance with good building practice regarding water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance, and differential movement .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building envelope assessment, design, and compliance, with a strong focus on water intrusion, air leakage, and thermal performance. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring adherence to energy codes and building standards.

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Building Envelope AssessmentField Testing ComplianceProject Management SkillsEnergy Code KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Building Envelope SystemsForensic AnalysisField ReviewsDesign Document ReviewThermal Performance AssessmentWater Infiltration TestingAir Leakage StandardsAction List GenerationMock-Up VerificationDeficiency Tracking

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCustomer Service CommitmentPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBluebeamCADRevitSketchUpBIM 360

Industry Keywords

Rainscreen PrinciplesAir BarriersThermal PerformanceBuilding Envelope DesignConstruction Document Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals for conformance with good building practice regarding water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance, and differential movement
Conduct field reviews of new construction and rehabilitation projects to verify building envelope assemblies conform to approved mock-ups and design documents
Prepare site visit reports and generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies, tracking their resolution
Perform field testing of building envelope assemblies for compliance with water infiltration and air leakage standards
Prepare reports outlining field-testing results
Interface with architects, general contractors, and sub-trades
Direct building envelope design and construction document development
Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
Conduct presentations for legal professionals, contractors, consultants, and other competing interests
Direct field work assessing existing buildings and prepare building envelope assessment reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit, SketchUp, and BIM 360 is a plus
Project management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects
Practical knowledge of energy code, rainscreen principles, air barriers, and thermal performance
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
Position requires travel
Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and/or constructing building envelope systems
Bachelor's degree (study level listed for the role)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Position-specific bonus eligibility may apply