Junior Building Envelope Specialist - Jobs in Calgary Alberta

Job Description

What is the opportunityWe are a firm that does things a little differently. This is your opportunity to join our high-calibre, experienced group of professionals on a mission to re-imagine the future by changing the way that buildings are conceived and constructed.Entuitive is looking for a Junior Building Envelope Specialist, based in our Calgary office. Take the opportunity to learn more about the Building Envelope service at Entuitive.We are passionate about our work and the talented individuals that get to deliver complex projects on a regular basis.What will you do

• Work in all aspects of the building envelope service which includes repair and restoration projects for existing buildings and new construction projects.
• Field review and other contract administrative duties as required.
• Building envelope condition assessments and forensic inspections of existing buildings to diagnose failures or determine the condition of various building envelope systems.
• Assist with research of new products and systems as needed to service our portfolio of projects.
• Writing reports related to field work and research.
• Computer aided analysis of building envelope details and performance (training will be provided).
• Assisting with the preparation of tender specifications, drawings, and sketches.
• Internal roles in the ongoing development our technical standards and design tools.
• Drawing and specification review for new construction projects.
• Review of submittals and shop drawings during construction.
• Implementation and adherence of Entuitive’s quality assurance programs to ensure that services meet Entuitive’s standards and our client’s expectations.
• Other responsibilities as required.

RequirementsWhat do you need to succeed

• 1-3 years’ experience in building envelope consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in building science, engineering, or architecture; or equivalent training.
• Must have a working knowledge and ability to use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam (or another PDF mark-up tool).
• Familiarity with thermal and hygrothermal analysis software (i.e. THERM, Flixo, WUFI) is an asset
• Excellent English language communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to manage complex situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently when needed but also enjoy collaboration and working as a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and always willing to learn and improve.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deliverables on an ongoing basis.
• Must be comfortable and willing to work at heights, including climbing ladders, accessing sloped roofs, and working on boom lifts, scissor lifts, swing stages, and scaffolding.
• Knowledge and interest in building performance, thermal bridging, embodied carbon and climate resiliency and adaptation are considered an asset
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Access to a passport and desire to travel for work is an asset.

BenefitsWhy Entuitive

• Flexible working hours, 37.5 hour work week.
• Minimum 3 days a week in office. Building strong relationships and collaborating internally is important to us!
• Commitment to staff growth through mentoring and training.
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Generous parental leave policy.
• RRSP matching up to 5%.
• Participation in our discretionary profit-sharing plan.

About EntuitiveWe are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected, and supported. Entuitive will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to persons with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes.If you are excited about this opportunity and are interested in learning more about Entuitive, please check out our About Us page.At Entuitive, we prioritize human-centric evaluation methods and do not utilize AI for screening or recruitment processes.