Senior Building Science Consultant

Stantec

Senior Building Science Consultant providing technical leadership in building envelope design and project management at Stantec, enhancing quality of life through design.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,500 - $212,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technical and business leadership in building envelope design, 3rd party design review, and building envelope commissioning/construction services
Define scope of complex services and establish design criteria for projects
Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals for conformance with building practices
Manage preparation of contract drawings and specifications
Conduct field reviews of new construction and rehabilitation projects
Prepare site visit reports and track resolution of outstanding deficiencies
Undertake field testing of building envelope assemblies and prepare reports
Investigate, advise, and solve unusual project problems
Interface with architects, general contractors, and sub-trades
Provide expert advice on design processes and construction methods
Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
Conduct presentations to various stakeholders
Field work associated with building envelope assessments
Lead and manage project teams from one to five staff members
Project management and technical lead on assigned projects
Conduct building science research and write technical papers
Mentor entry level staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
Strong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers and other related systems
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit
Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000
Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong commitment to customer service
Position will require regular regional travel
Requires the ability to work on active construction sites
Must have a valid driver’s license & a clean Motor Vehicle Record
Registered Professional preferred

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 AD&D insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave as per state and local law

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Hard Skills & Tools

building envelope designdesign reviewbuilding envelope commissioningcontract drawings preparationfield testing of building envelope assembliesforensic analysis of building envelope failuresenergy code knowledgerain screen principlesthermal performanceproject management

Soft Skills

technical leadershipproblem-solvingteamworkcustomer servicementoringcommunicationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsadvisory skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s Degree in ScienceRegistered Professional