A hands-on technical leadership role, the Building Science/Envelope Team Lead combines engineering expertise, project management and team development. Working closely with engineering and regional leadership, this person will coordinate workloads, provide technical oversight, mentor team members and maintain the quality of project deliverables. The role also involves managing client relationships, supporting proposals and business development, and helping grow the building science and envelope service line in Edmonton. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver who can balance technical, operational and commercial priorities.

Compensation and Perks:

- Salary: $155,000, based on experience
- Annual 6% bonus, based on KPIs
- RRSP match (3% - 5%)
- Comprehensive benefits package, effective after three months
- Prospect to work directly with senior leadership and learn from experienced industry professionals
- Significant long-term career growth and advancement potential

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Engineering Quality

- Provide technical oversight and engineering expertise on building science and building envelope projects.
- Review technical designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other engineering deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Stamp own project designs and reports, and review and stamp work prepared by engineers-in-training where appropriate and authorized.
- Support projects involving new construction and existing-building restoration, rehabilitation, and envelope improvements.
- Maintain high technical standards and ensure project deliverables meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards.
- Stay current with industry developments, technical standards, building codes, and best practices.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and regional offices to share expertise and strengthen technical capabilities.

Team Leadership & Development

- Lead, coordinate, and manage the workload of the building science or building envelope team in collaboration with engineering and regional leadership.
- Provide mentorship, technical guidance, training, and support to junior and intermediate engineers.
- Conduct performance reviews and help establish individual career development plans.
- Build a strong team environment that supports knowledge sharing, professional development, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Support the development of junior engineers into intermediate and senior-level professionals.




- Assist with forecasting staffing needs and allocating resources to meet project and business demands.

Project & Client Management

- Manage projects as a Project Manager, Relationship Manager, or Technical Specialist, as required.
- Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, risk, and financial performance to support successful delivery.
- Act as a senior point of contact for key clients and maintain strong, long-term working relationships.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, utilization, client profitability, and potential risks, identifying issues and recommending solutions.
- Ensure projects are completed efficiently, economically, and in accordance with client requirements and company standards.

Business Development & Growth

- Identify and pursue opportunities to attract new clients and expand existing relationships.
- Develop proposals and support business development initiatives in collaboration with engineering managers, project managers, relationship managers, and senior leadership.
- Help establish and grow the building science or building envelope service line within the Edmonton region.
- Identify opportunities for new projects, strengthen the company's market presence, and contribute to long-term revenue growth.
- Take ownership of the service line's development, helping build a strong team, a sustainable client base, and a lasting business.
- Identify suitable completed projects for technical awards and coordinate submissions as appropriate.

Health, Safety & Professional

- Promote and follow company and client health and safety policies and procedures.
- Exercise sound professional judgment and independent decision-making when establishing work methods and resolving technical or operational challenges.
- Maintain qualified standards, communicate effectively with teammates and clients, and uphold company values.
- Be eligible to apply for federal security clearance where required for institutional projects.




- Obtain the Leadership in Safety Excellence certificate as required for leadership positions.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a diploma in Engineering Technology.
- Professional designation such as P.Eng., C.E.T., or AScT, or actively working toward the appropriate designation. A P.Eng. with relevant stamping and technical review experience is strongly preferred for this leadership role.
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant engineering experience; candidates with 8–9 years of strong, directly relevant experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in building science, building envelope engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience with commercial, institutional, government, or light-industrial projects.
- Strong technical design, project management, and quality review capabilities.
- Experience leading or mentoring technical staff and coordinating project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
- Ability to apply for federal security clearance, where required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vision, and relevant discipline-specific design software.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build and grow a business.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation abilities.
- Sound technical judgment and a commitment to quality.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commercial awareness, including an understanding of project budgets, profitability, risk, and resource utilization.
- A proactive, accountable approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. 3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- relevant engineering: 8 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- P.Eng. Certification (required)

Location:

- Edmonton, AB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Science/Envelope Team Lead (Edmonton)
🏢 3 Step Recruitment
📍 Edmonton