Posted 15 months ago
Building Sciences Practice Leader
@ Rimkus
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Rimkus is hiring a Building Sciences Practice Leader to provide technical and management oversight of its local building sciences division. The role covers technical leadership, mentoring, peer reviews, field investigations and supervision of staff and contractors. The posting states a salary range of $99,900 to $149,900, with up to 30% local travel and occasional overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and staff of the building sciences practice area
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and training
- Perform peer reviews of reports and drawing packages
- Perform on-site evaluations and building condition assessments
- Support marketing and client relationships
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with a building science focus
- 10+ years of consulting engineering experience
- P.Eng. may be required, considered an asset
- Past supervisory or management experience desired
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Building Science |
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Rimkus
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Consultants. Experts. Innovators. Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, construction dispute resolution, solutions for the built environment, and product development support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. Our team’s legacy of innovation traces back to 1983; our focus is on the future and finding solutions to clients’ biggest challenges. We began in the forensics business, offering our clients an array of technical specialists, scientists, and engineers. Today, we continue with this forward-thinking approach as we broaden our capabilities by adding new experts and companies to our collaborative team with an increased focus on the construction, maintenance, sustainability, and operations of the built environment, as well as assisting with the development of better products and processes across multiple industries. Rimkus +1 800 580 3228 Request an expert: [email protected] Careers: [email protected]
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- Business categories
- Construction
- Consulting
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Rimkus
- Specialties
- Forensic Engineering
- Accident Reconstruction
- Construction Accidents & Defects
- Fire & Explosion Analysis
- Toxicology
- Consumer Product and Food Safety
- Animation,Graphics
- & Demonstrative Evidence
- Environmental & Toxic Torts
- Biomechanical Analysis
- Human Factors
- UAS Investigations
- Energy/Oil & Gas
- Catastrophe Services
- Offshore and Inland Marine
- Geotechnical Assessments
- Electrical Engineering
- Manufacturing and Machinery Sciences
- Structural Engineering
- Biomedical Consulting/Medical Device and Equipment Failures
- Industrial Accidents
- Property Loss Consulting
- Mechanical Engineering
- Design Services
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Origin and Cause Analysis
- Warnings
- Construction
- Building Consulting
- Building Assessments
- Restoration Design
- Building Envelope
- Real Estate Assessments
- MEP
- Life Sciences
- Intellectual Property
- Sports Science
- Life Safety
- Quantum and Delay Analysis
- Project Management
- and Expert Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 8,044,625
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Consultants. Experts. Innovators. Rimkus Consulting Group is a worldwide leader in engineering and technical consulting. Operating from more than 110 offices around the globe, we provide services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus experts specialize in forensic consulting, construction dispute resolution, solutions for the built environment, and product development…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | Forensic EngineeringAccident ReconstructionConstruction Accidents & DefectsFire & Explosion AnalysisToxicologyConsumer Product and Food SafetyAnimation,Graphics& Demonstrative EvidenceEnvironmental & Toxic TortsBiomechanical Analysis |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team combines global reach with local expertise to shape the future of the built environment. Our engineers, architects, and technical specialists deliver innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability, resiliency, and long-term value. From design to operations, we help clients reduce risk, extend asset life, and cut costs while making a real impact on how communities live and work. Joining Rimkus means being part of a forward-thinking team that’s solving today’s challenges and building tomorrow’s possibilities.
Overview
Provides technical and management oversight of the local building sciences division within the organization. Duties include providing technical leadership, training, and mentoring to employees within this division. Works with technical practice director and/or district manager to define division expectations, standards, and goals. Conducts field investigations within employee’s respective area of expertise, troubleshoots technical problems, provides input and support to senior leaders, and may serve as liaison between client and company. Provides technical oversight of others and conducts peer reviews of division assignments. Works under minimal supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgement in the performance of assigned tasks.
The Salary Range for this position is $99,900 - $149,900 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.
Essential Job Functions
- Oversees daily operations of the practice area and manages employees / contractors within that office.
- Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring within professional or technical discipline.
- Performs peer reviews of verbal and written Reports of Findings and drawing / specification packages.
- Reviews and ensures that deliverables, including reports and proposals, prepared by staff members meet Rimkus standards of accuracy / professionalism.
- Works with district managers to develop, support, and participate in individualized training programs for new hires and other technical staff in the building sciences discipline.
- Assists district managers in conducting interviews and assessment of job candidates.
- Conducts annual written performance reviews on all direct reports.
- Assists in marketing activities to promote the practice area and build relationships with current and future clients.
- Provides guidance and oversight for large, complex, or long-term assignments.
- Reviews all draft invoices before submission as final invoices.
- Resolves issues that are presented by our clients in a timely and satisfactory manner.
- Coordinates with and supports practice area Directors as needed.
- Leads and oversees the design, analysis, and implementation of building sciences projects.
- Collaborates with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate building science principles into the design process for various types of construction projects, such as residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
- Performs on-site evaluations and assessments of existing buildings to identify potential concerns.
- Analyzes and interprets building condition assessments to identify areas of concern and implement corrective measures.
- Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in building science, green building technologies, and code standards.
- Measuring of building dimensions and quantifying on site and from drawings.
- Interpretation and hand drawing of in-situ construction details.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience, Education and Certifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with a focus on Building Science.
- A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation may be required depending on local district requirements; will be considered an asset in all jurisdictions.
- Minimum of 10+ years of related experience in a consulting engineering environment managing building science or structural restoration projects.
- Past supervisory / management experience is desired.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge in areas related to building science such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, and psychometrics.
- Understanding of building construction, including methods, materials, and systems is required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, specifically in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data collection and notation.
- Ability to handle details of a confidential nature.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Self-motivating and able to multi-task.
- Ability to act with business integrity and professionalism.
Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements:
- Physical Demands – Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. industrial, construction and/or residential sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on sloped and flat roofs, sit, climb ladders, bend, climb inside attics, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to client sites or job sites. Working at heights, including accessing buildings by ladders, swing stages, and mechanical lifts will be necessary. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary. The employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting inspections, speaking, and interacting with clients, preparing drawings and written reports.
- Overtime – There will be some occasions where overtime (or working after normal business hours) will be required to meet the demands of the position.
- Travel – This position requires up to 30% local area travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
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