Building Science Manager
Sparta, MI · On-site
The Building Science Manager will lead the tesa North America Air & Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system ...
Building Science Manager
Sparta, MI · On-site
The Building Science Manager will lead the tesa North America Air & Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system ...
Building Science Consultant
Portland, OR · On-site
$85K - $123K/yr
Our Portland office is seeking a Building Science Consultant to join our Portland team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to develop their technical ...
Building Science Consultant
Portland, OR · On-site
$85K - $123K/yr
Our Portland office is seeking a Building Science Consultant to join our Portland team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to develop their technical ...
Building Science Consultant
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$85K - $119K/yr
Our San Francisco office is seeking a junior-level Building Science Consultant to join our California team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to ...
Building Science Consultant
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$85K - $119K/yr
Our San Francisco office is seeking a junior-level Building Science Consultant to join our California team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to ...
Building Science Manager
Sparta, MI · Hybrid
The Building Science Manager will lead the tesa North America Air amp; Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system ...
Building Science Manager
Sparta, MI · Hybrid
The Building Science Manager will lead the tesa North America Air amp; Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system ...
Building Science Consultant
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$85K - $119K/yr
Our San Francisco office is seeking a junior-level Building Science Consultant to join our California team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to ...
Building Science Consultant
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$85K - $119K/yr
Our San Francisco office is seeking a junior-level Building Science Consultant to join our California team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to ...
Building Science Consultant
Boston, MA · On-site
$107K - $155K/yr
You're creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You're looking for your ideas to be valued ...
Building Science Consultant
Boston, MA · On-site
$107K - $155K/yr
You're creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You're looking for your ideas to be valued ...
Building Science Consultant
Boston, MA · On-site
$107K - $155K/yr
You're creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You're looking for your ideas to be valued ...
Building Science Consultant
Boston, MA · On-site
$107K - $155K/yr
You're creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You're looking for your ideas to be valued ...
About the Role Ray Engineering is seeking a Consultant - Building Science to support building envelope assessments, forensic investigations, restoration consulting, and rehabilitation projects for ...
About the Role Ray Engineering is seeking a Consultant - Building Science to support building envelope assessments, forensic investigations, restoration consulting, and rehabilitation projects for ...
Building Science Consultant
Irvine, CA · On-site
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Building Science Consultant
Irvine, CA · On-site
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Building Science Consultant
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Building Science Consultant
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Building Science Consultant
San Diego, CA · On-site
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
Building Science Consultant
San Diego, CA · On-site
Direct Building Envelope design and construction document development * Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures * Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with ...
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
The Consultant role requires knowledge in building science, enclosure design, and building enclosure construction principles. Responsibilities include: Design and field reviews for new projects.
Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Leader to join our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry. We value ...
Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Leader to join our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry. We value ...
Senior Building Science Consultant
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Leader to join our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry. We value ...
Senior Building Science Consultant
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Senior Leader to join our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry. We value ...
Building Science Technician (Experienced)
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$50K - $74K/yr
Braun Intertec is seeking an Experienced Building Science Technician to join our Bloomington, MN location. Responsibilities: * Work type and involvement will vary but consist primarily of performing ...
Building Science Technician (Experienced)
Saint Paul, MN · On-site
$50K - $74K/yr
Braun Intertec is seeking an Experienced Building Science Technician to join our Bloomington, MN location. Responsibilities: * Work type and involvement will vary but consist primarily of performing ...
The position requires the application of building science principles to a wide range of new building construction, forensic investigations, and repair and renewal projects for existing buildings. The ...
The position requires the application of building science principles to a wide range of new building construction, forensic investigations, and repair and renewal projects for existing buildings. The ...
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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for building science in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Building Science professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing energy efficiency goals with budget constraints, staying current with evolving building codes, and effectively integrating new technologies into existing structures. Collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients is also essential to ensure that recommendations align with project objectives and stakeholder expectations. Managing detailed simulations and thorough performance assessments can be demanding but are critical for successful project outcomes. These challenges provide opportunities to innovate and deliver high-impact, sustainable solutions in the built environment.
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Full-time
Posted 9 days ago
Job description
Are you ready to revolutionize adhesive solutions with us?
At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!
The Building Science Manager will lead the tesa North America Air & Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system partner by establishing the company as a technical authority in building envelope performance, ensuring all products and system solutions are spec-defensible, field-defensible, and differentiated, while serving as the central link between R&D/Product Development, Specification/Technical Marketing, and Commercial/Key Account teams, and ultimately leading a team that includes Code Compliance and Technical Installation/Field Specialists.
How you'll help the formula:
Key Deliverables (initial 2-3 years)
Key elements for your role:
Posted on: 6/5/26
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At tesa, we're not just colleagues; we're collaborators who thrive on pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Our mission is to create sustainable adhesive solutions that improve the work, products, and lives of our customers - we're passionate about making a difference!
The Building Science Manager will lead the tesa North America Air & Waterproofing (AWP) strategic transformation from a component adhesive supplier to an industry building-science-driven system partner by establishing the company as a technical authority in building envelope performance, ensuring all products and system solutions are spec-defensible, field-defensible, and differentiated, while serving as the central link between R&D/Product Development, Specification/Technical Marketing, and Commercial/Key Account teams, and ultimately leading a team that includes Code Compliance and Technical Installation/Field Specialists.
How you'll help the formula:
- Lead tesa North America Building Science Strategy - translate industry standards into technical advantage
- Own System Performance & Qualifications - develop and implement qualifications gates such as durability, resistance, assembly and temperature performance
- Drive Performance Philosophy - define performance basis for all aspects of technical requirements for system solutions
- Enable System Selling & Specification Wins - create spec-read documentation and architect/consultant language
- Customer & Partner Engagement - technical expert for tesa partners and key accounts
- Other duties as assigned
Key Deliverables (initial 2-3 years)
- Establish system qualification framework across all categories
- Launch system-based solutions
- Enable specification inclusion of solutions in key projects
- Build internally aligned building-science narrative across R&D, Sales, and Marketing
- Position tesa North America as a credible voice in durability and building envelope performance
Key elements for your role:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent experience
- Deep understanding of:
- Building envelope systems (WRB, air barrier, flashing, roofing)
- Moisture management, air control, and durability principles
- 7-12+ years in building envelope / facade systems / waterproofing / air barrier systems or related construction materials industry
- Experience with all relevant standards including AAMA 711 (flashing durability), AC38 (WRB and air barrier acceptance criteria) and ASTM testing frameworks for adhesion, durability, and system performance
- Up to 40% travel domestically, valid license and passport required
Posted on: 6/5/26
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