Senior Building Assessment Specialist/Spécialiste principal en évaluation de l’état des bâtiments

Company Description Groupe SBSE is a full-service engineering firm specializing in building safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance of real estate assets. The firm partners with property managers, developers, institutions, and private owners to deliver rigorous, collaborative, and human-centered solutions. Its expertise covers structural design, geotechnical studies, accessibility compliance and subsidy support, energy efficiency analysis with grant advisory, pre-purchase building inspections, and environmental assessments. Groupe SBSE operates across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, providing high-quality, cost-effective services tailored to each client’s needs. The company places strong emphasis on clear communication, reliability, and practical, value-driven engineering outcomes.

Role Description The Senior Building Assessment Specialist/Spécialiste principal en évaluation de l’état des bâtiments is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive building condition assessments across residential, commercial, and industrial properties, including structural, envelope, accessibility, energy performance, and environmental components. The specialist prepares detailed technical reports, recommendations, and capital planning documents to support safety, compliance, and long-term asset management. Daily activities include site inspections, data collection and analysis, coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and direct communication with clients to clarify findings and proposed interventions. The role also contributes to developing assessment methodologies, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client education on regulatory requirements, subsidy programs, and best practices in building performance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret inspection data, identify building risks, and propose practical remediation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear report writing and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in both French and English.
• Proficiency in building assessment, including structural and envelope reviews, accessibility compliance, energy performance, and environmental risk screening.
• Experience in education and training, such as mentoring junior team members, leading client information sessions, or contributing to internal best-practice guidelines.
• Degree in engineering, architecture, building science, or a related field; professional licensure or eligibility for licensure with a relevant provincial association is an asset.
• Knowledge of Quebec building codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks, including accessibility and energy efficiency requirements.
• Proven experience in field inspections, building diagnostics, and preparation of technical reports and investment plans.
• Ability to work on-site across the Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools (e.g., CAD, building modeling, inspection or asset management platforms) is an advantage.