Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec

Senior Building Science Consultant assessing and testing building envelope systems. Leading projects in a dynamic engineering firm focused on innovative design and client impact.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,900 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 per approved mock-ups and design document
Prepare 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
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 to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
Direct field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of 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, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
Position requires travel
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR
Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
Highschool Diploma is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic analysisfield testingbuilding envelope assessmentenergy code knowledgerain screen principlesair barriersthermal performanceproject managementMicrosoft OfficeBluebeam

Soft Skills

teamworkcustomer servicecommunicationpresentation skills

Certifications

valid driver's license