Posted 11 months ago
Principal Consultant - Building Science
@ Rimkus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Rimkus is hiring a Principal Consultant in Building Science to assess and refurbish existing residential, commercial and industrial structures and building envelopes, including fire, wind, flood and impact damage repair and adaptive reuse. The role supervises junior staff, manages projects from design through contract administration, and secures new business. The position is full-time, fully bilingual French-English, with a salary of $124,900 to $187,300, a P.Eng. designation required, and a valid driver's licence and reliable transportation required.
Responsibilities:
- Évaluer et réparer des structures et enveloppes de bâtiments existants
- Gérer les projets de la conception à l'administration des contrats
- Superviser et former le personnel junior
- Préparer rapports, études, dessins et soumissions
- Développer les ventes et gérer les relations clients
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme en génie civil ou du bâtiment
- P.Eng. ou admissibilité à l'Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
- Au moins 10 ans en ingénierie du bâtiment et restauration structurale
- Expérience en gestion d'équipe
- Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering, Building engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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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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Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) est un leader mondial de l'ingénierie et du conseil technique. Les experts de Rimkus se spécialisent dans l'enveloppe du bâtiment, l'ingénierie structurelle, les services MEP, l'ingénierie des chaussées, la consultation technico-légale, résolution des litiges, les services de gestion de la construction et les solutions conçues pour l'environnement, et aident à développer de meilleurs produits et processus pour les industries de consommation, industrielles et de santé. IL EST MAINTENANT TEMPS de rejoindre cette entreprise en pleine croissance et stable.
Vue d'ensemble
Ce poste évalue les bâtiments existants et les solutions de conception pour les problèmes complexes et uniques de nos clients. Les projets comprennent un mélange de projets résidentiels, multifamiliaux et commerciaux, en mettant l'accent sur la réparation des dommages causés par le feu, le vent, les inondations et les impacts, ainsi que la réutilisation adaptative des bâtiments plus anciens et l'amélioration des installations existantes pour s'adapter aux changements d'utilisation et de mise en œuvre de l'équipement et de la machinerie.
Profil du candidat
L’ingénieure de projet est responsable de l’évaluation et de la restauration/rénovation des structures de bâtiments existants dans les secteurs résidentiels, commerciaux et industriels et des systèmes d’envelaaoppe de bâtiments. Le candidat retenu est à l’aise de communiquer avec les clients, les entrepreneurs et de travailler sur des chantiers de construction actifs. Un engagement à fournir de solutions pratiques et créatives sont essentiels. Il/elle s’agit d’un travailleur dévoué et curieux qui prend ses responsabilités facilement et rapidement. Pour réussir dans ce rôle, cette personne doit posséder un esprit d’équipe tout en ayant la capacité de travailler de manière autonome avec un minimum de direction.
Responsabilités principales
- Superviser et former le personnel junior, assurer la gestion de la production du groupe.
- Coordonner avec d'autres disciplines d’ingénierie et d’architecture.
- Gérer les projets et assister les clients à toutes les phases : conception, réalisation, administration des contrats.
- Fournir un soutien technique et superviser l’examen des travaux terminés avant la livraison au client.
- Effectuer des relevés sur place et des évaluations de structures et d'enveloppes de bâtiments.
- Développer des programmes de réhabilitation et recommander des concepts de projets.
- Concevoir et analyser des éléments de construction et systèmes de bâtiments.
- Préparer des rapports, études, dessins et devis pour réhabilitation et rénovation.
- Commercialiser et solliciter des projets auprès de nouveaux et anciens clients.
- Recueillir des données pour préparer des études et rapports sur les plans de dépenses en capital.
- Effectuer des travaux d’investigation et des diagnostics de problèmes de construction.
- Assurer la qualité sur site, la gestion de projet et l'administration des contrats.
- Assurer la liaison avec les clients, entrepreneurs et fabricants.
- Fournir un soutien technique et superviser l’examen des travaux terminés avant la livraison au client.
- Contribuer au plan de vente et marketing, identifier et gérer les relations avec les clients.
- Préparer et suivre les propositions et devis de projets, et assurer le respect des délais.
Qualifications professionnelles et expérience
Éducation
- Diplôme en génie civil ou batiment d’une université accréditée.
- Inscription ou admissibilité à l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
Expérience
- Au moins 10+ ans d'expérience en ingénierie du bâtiment et restauration structurale.
- Expérience en gestion d’équipe et formation de juniors.
- Expérience dans une firme de génie-conseil, un atout.
Compétences
- Compétences exceptionnelles en communication en français et en anglais.
- Engagement envers le service client et l’excellence technique.
- Esprit d’équipe, autonomie et sens du détail.
- Leadership avéré et compétences en gestion de projet.
- Connaissance approfondie des méthodes, matériaux et systèmes de construction.
- Capacité à s’adapter aux priorités changeantes et à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.
Avantages sociaux –
Rimkus offre à ses employés un régime de rémunération concurrentiel qui comprend un régime d’assurance-maladie et dentaire exhaustif, un régime de cotisations REER conjointes, des vacances payées, des horaires flexibles et plus encore.
Nous nous engageons à offrir à nos employés d’excellents avantages professionnels et personnels, qui encouragent le bien-être et l’équilibre vie personnelle-travail.
(This is a fully bilingual French-English position. The first stage of the recruitment process is conducted in English. When applying, please submit an English version of your resume.) You must be fluent in French and English, verbally and written.
Overview
This position involves evaluating existing buildings and design solutions to our clients' complex and unique problems. Projects can be a mix of residential, multi-family and commercial, with an emphasis on fire, wind, flood and impact damage repair, the adaptive reuse of older buildings and upgrading existing facilities to accommodate changes in use and the introduction of equipment and machinery.
The Principal Consultant - Building Science will be responsible for the assessment and refurbishment/renovation of existing residential, commercial and industrial building structures and building envelope systems. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with clients and contractors and working on active building sites. A commitment to providing practical and creative solutions is essential. The candidate will be a dedicated and inquisitive worker who takes on responsibility quickly and easily. To be successful in this role, this individual must be a team player with the ability to work independently with minimal direction. This role is also responsible for promoting the company’s expert services and securing new business for Rimkus and is critical for servicing and maintaining accounts with existing clients while increasing the firm’s presence in the local market.
The Salary Range for this position is $124,900 - $187,300 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.
Main Responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities
- Supervise and train junior staff, manage group production.
- Coordinate with other engineering and architectural disciplines.
- Manage projects and assist clients at all stages, from design to construction and contract administration.
- Provide technical support and oversee the review of completed work prior to delivery to the client.
- Carry out on-site surveys and assessments of building structures and envelopes.
- Develop rehabilitation programs and recommend project concepts.
- Design and analyze building components and systems.
- Prepare reports, studies, drawings and quotes for renovation and refurbishment work.
- Market and request projects from new and existing clients.
- Collect data to prepare studies and reports for capital expenditure projects.
- Investigate and diagnose building problems.
- Ensure site quality, project management and contract administration.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and manufacturers.
- Provide technical support and oversee the review of completed work prior to delivery to the client.
- Prepare and monitor project proposals and quotations and ensure deadlines are met.
Business Development
- Contribute to the sales and marketing plan, identifying and managing client relationships.
- Identify and pursue prospective clients leveraging internal and external resources to develop new relationships and opportunities.
- Sells the company’s services to prospective clients (i.e. corporate and commercial clients, municipalities, government agencies, building owners, developers, etc.) to secure new client accounts, deeper client penetration, and repeat business.
- Reinforces relationships with current clients through regular contact and promotion of value-added services for future business.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Degree in civil or building engineering from an accredited university.
- Professional engineer (P.Eng.) designation in any of the Atlantic Canada provinces as a minimum, additional/multiple provinces are an asset.
Work Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in building engineering and structural restoration.
- Experience in managing teams and training junior staff.
- Professional-level experience in consultative sales, business development, client relationship management, or account management.
- Experience in a consulting engineering firm is an asset.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Personal Skills
- Excellent communication skills; bilingual in English and French is preferred.
- Commitment to customer service and technical excellence.
- Team spirit, independence and attention to detail.
- Proven leadership and project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials and systems.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
Employee Benefits
Rimkus offers its employees a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive health and dental plan, a joint RRSP contribution plan, paid vacation, flexible work schedules, and more.
We are committed to providing our employees with excellent professional and personal benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance.
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.
Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!
Rimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized.
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