Building Science Consultant
Job Overview
Job title: Building Science Consultant
Job description: Morrison Hershfield is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. We are a dynamic, employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects. For more than 75 years, the people at Morrison Hershfield have been the leading force behind our continuous growth and the expansion of our services.
Morrison Hershfield is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. We are a dynamic, employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects. For more than 70 years, the people at Morrison Hershfield have been the leading force behind our continuous growth and the expansion of our services.
You’re creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You’re looking for your ideas to be valued, learn new skills and impact the communities you live and work in. Looks like Morrison Hershfield has the perfect opportunity for you!
Kick-start your career at an organization that is proud to be a home for people committed to making a difference. You will have an opportunity to learn your craft, work on a variety of projects that range from thousands to multimillions in fees, develop client relationships with industry leaders and stay inspired every day through practical design and field work. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to further your career and have a positive impact on your community. Apply today!
Our Building Specialty Services (BSS) group is one of the fastest growing service offerings at our organization that includes a diverse mix of professionals with practical design, field, and industry research and product development expertise. This group is able to seek the best projects with the best clients because they deliver tools that empower designers to create high performing buildings without compromising budget or function.
This position is located in our Victoria office.
Responsibilities:
Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding in accordance with approved mock-ups and design documents
Prepare site visit reports to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution
Undertake preliminary review of previously submitted drawing set to confirm the extent to which our previous comments have been incorporated
Attend client meeting with Senior Tech staff and write meeting memo documenting discussion around building envelope
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 results of these tests
Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades
Review submittals form sub-trades
Assist in field work associated with assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
Qualifications:
Education in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction related fields
Ability to handle multiple projects with the ability to effectively prioritize
Strong written and verbal communications skills required
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
Strong relationship/interpersonal skills required
Construction review experience a plus
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.), Cad drafting an asset
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Job Type: Regular
Morrison Hershfield is committed to having an inclusive and diverse workforce, with recruitment free of discrimination, ensuring all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
Company: Morrison Hershfield
Expected salary:
Location: Victoria, BC
Job date: Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:01:27 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca