Facilities Assessment Consultant – Mechanical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Examine client documentation, such as drawings, studies, and maintenance logs, prior to and during inspections.

• Conduct visual assessments of heating, cooling, ventilation, distribution, fire protection, controls, and plumbing systems.

• Ensure adherence to client standards and compliance with accessibility, fire and life safety, building codes, energy, and sustainability regulations.

• Collaborate with client facilities management personnel to gain insights into facility operations, investments, and functional requirements.

• Utilize tablets, cameras, and mobile data collection software to record system observations on-site.

• Create replacement-cost estimates and corrective measure estimates leveraging data libraries and vendor information.

• Record findings in Gordian’s asset management and capital planning software.

• Conduct quality assurance to confirm findings are thorough, accurate, and in line with project scope.

• Offer clarification and guidance to clients regarding assessment results.

• Travel with assessment teams to evaluate mechanical systems in various facilities, including zoos, airports, hospitals, schools, government buildings, and laboratories.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Facility/Construction Management, or a combination of relevant experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in facility assessment or inspection, facility operations, design, construction, or facility/property management.

• Familiarity with researching and applying pertinent building codes and standards for existing structures.

• Experience in conducting quantity surveys and estimating replacement values using RS Means or other construction cost datasets.

• Proficient in evaluating facility/system conditions and performing lifecycle analysis to identify deficiencies alongside corrective cost estimates.

• Competence with computers and mobile devices, including Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel) and web browsers.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to maintain focus on critical tasks and drive outcomes.

• Meticulousness and strong attention to detail.

• Capability to walk and inspect extensive complexes and to climb ladders and stairs.

• Willingness and capability to travel nationally 40% to 50% and occasionally internationally, for up to 2 weeks at a time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance.

• HSA.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Eligibility for bonuses as part of the overall compensation package.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.