Building Envelope Consultant

Morrison Hershfield is now Stantec.Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support innovation. The Stantec community unites more than 28,000 employees working in over 400 locations across 6 continents.Here at Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, we are committed to providing flexible work arrangements, to assist employees in fulfilling their multiple responsibilities at work, at home and in the community. Flexible work arrangements provide additional options for work schedules and locations. As we focus on project delivery, clients and staff, we have several working options available for working at Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec.Morrison Hershfield's Calgary office is currently seeking an experienced Intermediate Building Science Consultant to complement our team of professionals. Morrison Hershfield has been active in the field of building science since the 1970s, and is recognized as a leader in the industry across North America.Morrison Hershfield's Building Specialty Services division has a staff complement of over 200 practitioners involved in various aspects related to building envelope and building science, energy and performance modeling including engineers, architects, EITs, and technologists, with a broad range of experience and capabilities.Over the years, we have worked for owners, developers, design professionals, contractors and manufacturers in all aspects of Building Engineering including analysis, design, construction administration, assessment, rehabilitation, renewals and maintenance on a broad range of both new construction and existing buildings.This position involves the application of knowledge and skills related to multiple service lines in the location of hire and across multiple offices. Performs overall projects under the general supervision of more senior staff and/or Department leadership. Works independently to deliver successful project outcomes. Accountable for initiating and completing work.The role is that of an intermediate level Consultant who will be managing Building Envelope / Building Science related projects consistent with this subset of Engineering Consulting. Main tasks will be:-Forensic Engineering (investigations related to water leakage concerns, building rot and decay, concrete deterioration, roofing/wall cladding failures, and similar).-Design Engineering (for projects such as window / cladding replacements, roofing repairs and replacements, below-grade waterproofing, balcony restoration (wood and concrete, including railings and waterproofing), and similar).-Construction Engineering (including permitting, contract administration, quality assurance field services) of projects similar to those listed above where Morrison Hershfield is acting as Prime Consultant and Engineer of Record.-Design Review / Assistance and Quality Assurance Engineering (including working as a 3rd party to new and major refit projects alongside architectural primes and developers / builders).-Facilities Assessment (including Technical Audits, Due Diligence Assessments, and Building Condition Assessments / Reserve Fund Studies).Responsibilities:Accountable for the technical quality and accuracy of work performedWorks under supervision of senior staff to define standards and specificationsPerforms all technical service delivery as a form of business development and technical developmentDevelops political skills and learns to influence clients to meet mutual goalsMay be required to provide supporting leadership functions under the direction of the Team Lead or Department ManagerMentors less experienced staff in technical, business development, client management, project management, and other functionPrepares complex service line plans, designs, calculations, analyses with established codes, standards, drawings, and other specificationsReviews design details by analyzing for continuity and viabilityCompletes complex technical surveys and/or auditsConducts complex site testing to include gathering and analyzing informationUses initiative and judgment to interpret and analyze data to make recommendations on complex technical problem solutions, designing or modifying components, and determining the intent of a specification or instructionConducts complex field review of construction projects to assess general conformance with the Contract Documents and prepare site visit reports for senior reviewReviews contract drawings and specifications prepared by the project teamMay represent MH technical know-how at external event/conferenceBusiness Development / Project Delivery:Performs project contract drawing reviews (drawings, specifications, shop drawings, material submittals, etc.)Attends pre-construction meetings and document discussionsPerforms periodic site visits and utilize a site visit reporting system to identify and update action itemsPerforms field testing to confirm building enclosure performance (water, air leakage, infrared testing, etc.)Provides and reviews regular written technical reports, including forensic/investigative reporting, pre-design briefs, facilities assessment reporting (reserve fund studies, building condition assessments, etc.), and others reporting typesPerforms business development activities to secure new projects via client liaison and proposal preparation, while sustaining profitabilityActs as proposal primary author and may be assigned secondary author role by Department Manager for specific basic service line proposalsMay project manage moderately complex service line projects, including management of task delivery and project profitability, including monthly financial managementResponsible for meeting MHMS (internal quality management system) requirements on proposal preparation and project deliveryMay manage low risk multi-discipline project teamsResponsible for project schedules and timely completion of projectsWorks under the guidance of senior project manager, Team Lead, or Department ManagerPursues changes in scope to expand MH presence on projects. Controls scope of work to prevent scope-creepCommunicates with clients on project delivery issuesWorks with assigned staff resources for efficient delivery of the projectReviews reports prepared by more junior staff and interprets findings to give clear recommendations and direction to clientsQualifications:Civil or Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited university or College level diploma in an engineering programPursuing registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (P.L.Eng.) is a plusMinimum 8 years of experience in building science / building envelope related design and construction consultingExcellent attention to detail, specifically with accuracy in verbal and written portrayal of site observations, and reasoning / deductionAbility to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environmentSelf-motivated and strong commitment to teamworkStrong oral and written communication skills, including excellent written English language technical reportingFamiliarity with building science principles, particularly as they relate to a cold interior Alberta environmentKnowledge of Microsoft Office and similar applicationsJob Type:RegularJob Profile: For internal useNew Construction/Existing Facilities Consultant IIIAttention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, in order to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee.