Site Assessment Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Perform thorough Critical Environment Gap Assessments (CEGA) for data centers and mission-critical facilities via visual, non-intrusive inspections of MEP systems.

• Analyze electrical power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire suppression systems, and building automation systems.

• Evaluate equipment conditions, redundancy configurations, compliance with industry standards, single points of failure, and deferred maintenance.

• Create feasibility studies for generator systems, UPS replacement strategies, and HVAC design analysis, including phased implementation plans.

• Act as the primary client liaison during site visits, conducting stakeholder interviews, coordinating logistics, and presenting findings to client leadership teams.

• Produce technical proposals detailing scope, deliverables, pricing, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates.

• Write detailed assessment reports that encompass executive summaries, MEP systems analysis, code compliance gaps, prioritized recommendations, implementation timelines, and estimated costs.

• Oversee multiple simultaneous projects by tracking hours, expenses, profitability metrics, and ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery.

• Maintain organized documentation, including photo archives, equipment inventory matrices, and management presentations that meet JLL quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.

• A minimum of 5-7 years of practical experience in critical facilities, data centers, or mission-critical infrastructure.

• Proven expertise in electrical power systems (UPS, generators, PDUs, ATS, switchgear), mechanical cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, evaporative cooling), fire suppression and life safety systems, and building automation systems.

• Strong knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, NFPA codes (70, 75, 110), data center design best practices, redundancy configurations, and equipment lifecycle management.

• Demonstrated experience in developing technical proposals, scope documents, and ROM cost estimates for capital projects.

• Strong financial skills with the ability to monitor project profitability and manage budgets while effectively handling multiple concurrent projects.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with a proven track record of presenting complex technical information to non-technical and executive-level audiences.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with photo documentation and digital asset management.

• Willingness and capability to travel 30% (domestic) and conduct multi-day site assessments.

• Physical ability to navigate facility environments, including rooftops, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, confined spaces, and climbing ladders.

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.

• Paid parental leave at full salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.