Building Performance Technical Lead - Toronto, Canada - DM Lyons Consulting

DM Lyons Consulting

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Salary $90-100K/year_

Company Overview
Our client is a full service sustainability consulting firm committed to creating synergies between economic, environmental and social goals.

They work collaboratively with architects, builders, developers and property owners to create sustainable, low-carbon solutions for their new and existing buildings.

They take a holistic approach to sustainable buildings to take full advantage of innovative green technologies & processes.

Since their inception, they have built a solid reputation for Building Performance Consulting services by placing high priority on service excellence and commitment to project objectives.

Our client continues to experience significant growth and is therefore looking to add experienced and motivated individuals to its team.

Their culture is flexible and inviting; they balance hard work with a relaxed atmosphere.

Work is their passion, and they strive to motivate clients and partners to adopt sustainable building design and operations as the new and improved way to conduct business.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Building Performance, the Building Performance Technical Lead forms an integral part of the senior management team.

The Building Performance Technical Lead is responsible for the strategic management of the Building Performance department and its staff as well as liaising with developers, contractors, architects, and engineers to come up with innovative solutions for the projects.

The Building Performance department provides clients with innovative cost-effective solutions which lead to better performing buildings. Using various modeling software, the team performs building energy modeling, daylighting analysis, ventilation analysis and measurement and verification projects. The Manager provides technical oversight to ensure the highest standards of service are delivered to clients.

The role also involves the management of departmental staff by assigning work, implementing quality control measures, establishing team as well as individual goals.

The role of Building Performance Technical Lead is two-fold.

One is to work closely with clients to provide expertise and viable solutions as they target a transition to a low carbon future.

Second is a key internal role by providing the Building Performance team with guidance on technical matters as may be required.

This may include offering mechanical and electrical design strategies.

Building Performance department activities include but are not limited to:

Sustainable, zero carbon design consulting
Energy, Water, Carbon Audits and Decarbonization Planning (Zero Carbon Transition Plans)
Energy Modeling Services

a) LEED

b) Zero Carbon Solutions

c) Planning and Approvals Energy Compliance (i.e. OBC SB10 & Toronto Green Standards etc)

d) Modelling for Energy Performance Contracts

e) Calibrated energy models

Measurement & Verification Planning
Government and industry incentive programs i.e. SaveonEnergy, CMHC, IREE
Renewable Energy Analysis
Daylighting Analysis
Thermal Comfort Analysis
ESG GRESB Portfolio Energy and GHG

Reporting Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage and lead the Building Performance team
Liaise with clients, disciplines and internal departments to provide insight on energy conservation measures, make recommendations for cost effective improvements to energy model results
Lead integrated design workshops and develop innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impacts of new and existing buildings
Review detailed energy models using IES-VE and RETScreen Expert
Review team energy modeling reports and calculations
Review design documents (plans, specifications, shop drawings) to ensure that the intended energy efficiency measures are being incorporated into the design
Develop and prepare Measurement & Verification Plans for retrofit projects
Complete energy, water, carbon audits and decarbonization plans for existing building(s)

Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of energy efficient building design, simulation software experience, energy management and incentive programs, HVAC and lighting systems as well as an understanding of building envelope
HVAC design experience is considered an asset
Proficiency in energy modeling software tools such as IES-VE, EnergyPlus, HAP, eQuest etc
Passion for the environment and green buildings
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) is required LEED AP is preferable
Level G drivers' licence

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