Facilities Assessment Consultant – Mechanical

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

📋 Description

• Examine client documentation, which includes drawings, studies, and maintenance logs, prior to and during inspections.

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

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

• Collaborate with the client’s facilities management team to grasp facility operations, investments, and functional requirements.

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

• Create cost estimates for facility replacements and corrective measures by leveraging data libraries and vendor information.

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

• Conduct individual quality assurance checks to ensure the completeness and accuracy of findings.

• Assist client inquiries by offering clarification and guidance regarding assessment results.

• Travel alongside assessment professionals to perform facility condition evaluations at various locations, including zoos, airports, hospitals, schools, government buildings, and laboratories.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in facility assessment or inspection, facility operations, design, construction, or facility/property management.

• Proficiency in researching and applying applicable building codes and standards for existing structures.

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

• Background in evaluating facility/system conditions and performing lifecycle analysis to detect deficiencies along with corrective cost estimates.

• Competence in using computers and mobile devices, including Microsoft Office products (Teams, Word, Excel) and web browsers.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to maintain focus on critical tasks.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Capability to walk through and inspect large facilities and to climb ladders and stairs.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

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

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.