Facilities Assessment Consultant - Mechanical

Facilities Assessor – Electrical (Remote)

Gordian (www.gordian.com), an international company, is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting, Gordian’s solutions also include proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence and Asset Management Solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian helps clients improve efficiency, optimize cost savings, and increase building quality. Gordian operates under Fortive, a fortune 500 company.

The Gordian Planning Services team is a group of dynamic, diverse, hardworking individuals focused on delivering valuable data and insights to help our customers ensure their facilities are mission ready. As a trusted advisor in the industry, we provide facilities condition assessments, capital planning and asset management software, and consulting services to our clients in Higher Education, K-12, Healthcare, Government, Corporate and FM Providers. We train and develop our teams to be successful in their roles and prepared for new opportunities as they become available. If this sounds like a team you want to be on, we have an opportunity for you to join us. With our rapid growth, we need additional talent and are seeking motivated professionals to conduct Facility Assessments in the mechanical discipline.

As a facilities assessor, you will get the opportunity to travel with a collective team of assessment professionals to perform condition assessments of mechanical systems in facilities and supporting site infrastructure for asset types that range from zoos to airports, hospitals to schools, historic government buildings to advanced lab facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Independently review client documentation in preparation and during inspection process (drawings, studies, maintenance logs, etc.).
• Perform visual inspections of building systems using professional expertise and judgment to verify physical condition of electrical systems and components such as: Main Service & Switchgear, Panelboards, Lighting, Generators, Fire Alarms, Grounding and surge protection equipment. Inspections may include conformance review to client standards and compliance to accessibility, fire and life safety, code, energy and or sustainability evaluations.
• Interact and collaborate with client facilities management staff to learn key information related to facilities operations, investments, and functional needs.
• Use computer tablets with built-in cameras and mobile collection software to document system findings while on-site, providing justification for determination of the physical condition.
• Develop cost estimates for facilities replacement costs and/or corrective measures, using existing data libraries appropriately and at times researching costs with vendors.
• Document findings within Gordian’s asset management and capital planning software in collaboration with other assessment team members.
• Responsible for individual quality assurance including completeness and accuracy of findings aligned with project scope in prep for findings reports and presentation.
• Support client’s inquiries by providing additional clarification and guidance in support of your assessment findings.

Essential Job Functions:

• Fortive/Gordian requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by federal and state/provincial laws and mandates, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.
• While on-site, physical ability to walk and inspect large complexes, to climb ladders and stairs to assess the various building systems (including roofing systems).
• This position requires upwards of 40% to 50% travel – on a national and occasionally an international basis.

Qualifications:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Facility/Construction management degree or a combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: facility assessment or inspection, facility operations, design, construction, facility/property management experience.
• Knowledge with researching and applying relevant building codes and standards for existing buildings.
• Experience conducting quantity surveys and estimating replacement values using RS Means or other construction cost data sets.
• Have evaluated facility/system conditions and conducted lifecycle analysis to identify deficiencies with corrective cost estimates.
• Well versed with computers and mobile devices to include Microsoft Office products (Teams, Word, Excel), various web browsers, etc.
• Able to demonstrate clear written and verbal communications.
• Can demonstrate an ability to maintain work focus on the most critical tasks to drive results.
• An eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
• *Technical Certifications, Professional registrations, and government clearance a plus.
• *Multi-discipline knowledge including architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical and/or site utilities a plus.

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