Principal Consultant – Building Science

September 5, 2025

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Job Description

Description

Rimkus ( is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, structural engineering, MEP services, pavement engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions tailored for the environment, helping to develop better products and processes for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company.

Job 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.

Candidate Profile

The Principal Consultant – Building Science will be responsible for assessing and refurbishing/renovating existing residential, commercial, and industrial building structures and their building envelope systems. The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with clients and contractors, as well as 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. It is critical for servicing and maintaining accounts with existing clients while increasing the firm’s presence in the local market.

Main Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

  • Supervise and train junior staff, and 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 before 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 before 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