Facilities Consultant – Mechanical

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Verify compliance with client standards, including accessibility, fire and life safety regulations, building codes, energy, and sustainability criteria.

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

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

• Create estimates for facilities replacement costs and corrective measures using data libraries and vendor information.

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

• Conduct quality assurance to ensure that findings are thorough and accurate, in accordance with project objectives.

• Offer clarification and support to clients regarding assessment results.

• Travel alongside assessment professionals to carry out mechanical facility evaluations.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

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

• Proficient in evaluating facility/system conditions and performing lifecycle analysis to pinpoint deficiencies along with 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 focus on critical tasks and achieve results.

• Precision and attention to detail.

• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per applicable federal and provincial regulations, subject to verified accommodations.

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

• Willingness and ability to travel 40% to 50% domestically and occasionally internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.