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About the role
Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Leader to join our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry.
We value technical growth, entrepreneurial spirit, work-life balance and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff. We are constantly expanding and seeking ambitious, committed individuals that want to excel through challenging opportunities and projects that will allow them to achieve their career goals. Our focus on our people, culture and capabilities allows us to make a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.
Your Key Responsibilities
This role is one of technical and business leadership involved with many aspects of what our team does daily. This includes involvement in building envelope design, 3rd party design review, / building envelope commissioning / construction services for both rehabilitation and new construction projects.
The successful candidate will be part of the leadership team responsible for driving this service line forward from a business perspective within the Building Specialty Services Business Unit in the US West, Southern California.
Defines scope of complex services to be provided and establishes the design criteria for the project
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
Manages preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project team
Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding per approved mock-ups and design document
Prepare and review site visit reports and use this 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
Investigates, advises, and solves unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways
Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades
Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
Field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
Lead and manage project teams ranging from one to five staff members. Focused on driving results on time and on budget.
Project Management and technical lead on assigned projects. Conduct building science research and writing of technical papers and mentoring staff along the way.
Be a visible leader in the industry by providing technical presentations and thought leadership within the larger building science community, internally at Stantec and externally.
Review and write proposals for new work.
Lead business development opportunities and help drive new business for the company with both internal and external clients
Mentor and train entry level staff in both technical and non-technical skills.
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