Building Science Specialist

Building our reputation and promoting our products

We have an exceptional position in our market, and we have built a great brand. Your mission is to tell the story about who we are, what we deliver and put our solutions in the spotlight to reveal the secrets behind modern living. Addressing the key benefits of our solutions and conveying their sustainable benefits is vital for ROCKWOOL’s continuous growth. As a strong communicator, you will help proactively maintain our reputation across various stakeholder groups and build trust in our communities.

This is the Role:

With increasing energy efficiency targets in North American building codes and legislation calling for decreased CO2 emissions, building designers are under increased pressure to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. The role of the Building Science Specialist is to provide architects, designers, specifiers and contractors the expertise, tools and services in building science to unlock the energy saving potential and increase the durability and the resiliency of their buildings, without compromising their designs. This is a hybrid role with the ability to work from home 2 days/week reporting to the Technical Director. Our office is located in Milton, ON. This position has no direct reports.

• Provide the relevant technical support in building science to external customers and ROCKWOOL internal customers, including but not limited to architects, building envelop consultants, contractors, specifiers, and the ROCKWOOL sales and specification teams.
• This support focuses mainly on the thermal, hygrothermal and acoustical performance of components of the building enclosure.
• Engage and manage third party consultants, to support building science related projects. Provide direction and oversight to parties retained.
• Support the development of a fundamental understanding of building science within the ROCKWOOL organization.
• Develop Internal and External training programs, including Continuing Education Unit (CEU) development.
• Evaluate the impact of the ROCKWOOL Building Science services on the overall ROCKWOOL sales, using ROCKWOOL internal tools.
• Develop processes and tools to maintain awareness of emerging building science related trends, issues and requirements, and assess potential strategic implications and opportunities.
• Develop processes to monitor competitor performance, and ensure best practices are integrated and adopted to maintain industry-leading performance.
• Leverage the expertise of the ROCKWOOL Group network.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of external counterparties, including industry counterparts, associations and universities.
• Provide input on near and long-term strategies, as well as operational planning of the activities, to demonstrate commitment and leadership with respect to building science.
• Maintain overall accountability for content and quality of aforementioned tasks in accordance with standards of performance.
• Other ad hoc projects or duties as required.

This is What You Offer:

• Master’s Degree in Architectural Sciences (Building Sciences) or Civil Engineering highly preferred
• Building Science Specialist, EIT or P.Eng designation is an asset
• 2+ years of relevant working experience, in the fields of curtainwalls, building materials or more generally in the construction industry
• Previous experience in project management including planning, research, and time, task and cost control
• Knowledge in WUFI, THERM, INSUL and HEAT 3 modelling softwares
• NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) Certified Simulator
• Strong interpersonal skill: ability to effectively build relationships with internal colleagues, customers, external stakeholders including government and key influencers
• Effective written communication and presentation skills and ability to develop tailored materials and messages for a range of audiences.
• Able to design and execute work with minimal supervision, demonstrated through project management, relationship management, or equivalent.
• Solid time management skills, with ability to track, manage, and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel internationally
• Knowledge and experience in whole building modeling is an asset
• Bilingual French/English or Spanish/English is an asset

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