Building Envelope Specialist Buildings East

Building Envelope Specialist - Buildings East

The Building Envelope Specialist - Buildings East provides technical expertise and quality oversight for building envelope systems across a variety of commercial institutional healthcare industrial and mixed-use construction projects. Working closely with project teams consultants and trade partners this role supports the successful delivery of exterior wall assemblies roofing waterproofing curtainwall glazing insulation and air/vapour barrier systems from pre-construction through project completion.

• Provide technical expertise related to building envelope systems throughout design pre-construction and construction phases.
• Review drawings specifications submittals and shop drawings for building envelope assemblies.
• Support project teams with constructability reviews and technical problem-solving.
• Conduct site visits and field reviews to verify quality progress and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with architects engineers consultants subcontractors and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with quality assurance and quality control initiatives related to roofing waterproofing cladding curtainwall glazing insulation and air/vapour barrier systems.
• Help identify and mitigate building envelope risks during planning and construction.
• Participate in mock-up reviews testing programs commissioning activities and deficiency management.
• Prepare technical reports field observations and project documentation.
• Support project pursuits by contributing technical expertise to proposals RFQs RFPs and EOIs.
• Mentor project teams on building envelope best practices and lessons learned.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Degree or diploma in Building Science Architectural Technology Engineering Construction Management Construction Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working with building envelope systems in construction consulting engineering or building science environments.
• Knowledge of building envelope assemblies curtainwall and glazing systems roofing and waterproofing systems cladding systems air and vapour barriers and thermal performance and moisture management principles.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

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