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UL, LLC Engineering Project Handler - Building Envelope in Varennes, Quebec

The main function of the building envelope expertise team is to investigate issues that alter the condition and/or performance of the building envelope. The problems are usually related to water and/or air sealing, the phenomenon of condensation, or the stability of the exterior cladding of facades. The expert team intervenes on all types of envelopes, for example, from heritage walls of mass masonry to recent envelopes incorporating the pressure-balanced modern rainscreen. Mandates for the evaluation of existing envelopes, as part of building renovation projects are also carried out in order to assist architectural firms. We operate mainly in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, but also outside the provinces and internationally.

As a Building Science Project Handler, your primary duties will be to assist senior project managers in carrying out their expertise mandates. These mandates take place on new or existing projects which includes investigating the cause of problems that affect the performance of the building envelope and/or quality control review to ensure installations follow industry standards and design expectations. The candidate will work with the senior project manager to implement traditional and innovative investigative methods, such as evaluations of apparent conditions of facades, assisting with performance tests, carrying out exploratory openings and overseeing construction installations/repairs/restorations, etc.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in our office in Toronto, ON.

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (internal staff, external consultants, contractors, and suppliers) to achieve the client’s objectives consistent with the scope of services to be provided.

  • Work with senior UL staff to deliver and exceed client expectations within the scope of the project.

  • Assist with construction projects, including but not limited to, investigation and restoration of building envelope components.

  • Undertake field reviews of both new construction and existing projects to confirm the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding in accordance with approved mock-ups and design documents.

  • Assist in development of specifications and details related to restoration and new design projects.

  • Assists in preparation of reserve fund studies and building condition assessment reports.

  • Participate in coordination meetings and prepare site visit reports to generate action lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution.

  • Maintain project records and documentation.

  • Create drawings using AutoCAD, Bluebeam and/or other software.

  • Bachelor's degree in either Civil Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Science, or a Diploma in Architectural / Engineering Technology, or a construction-related discipline.

  • Good knowledge of all building systems such as architectural and building envelope assemblies.

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years relevant building science work experience.

  • Experience as a Building Envelope Consultant and/or Trade Expert considered an asset.

  • Must have the ability to work in physically demanding environments.

  • The candidate must be able to work individually or with a team, in a fast-paced environment.

  • Comfortable to work at heights with equipment such as swing stages and man lifts. “Working at Heights” experience would be an asset but not required.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and/or other software.

  • Ability to write technical documents along with excellent oral and written English language skills.

  • Must have the ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers.

What you'll experience working at UL:

  • Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

  • People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

  • Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

  • Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

Learn More:

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth.

The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission.

We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future.

From the adoption of electrification to the enablement of 5G and new mobility, we collectively look toward new frontiers, working for a safer world.​ Our science is your advantage.

Mission: Working for a safer world

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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