Building Condition Assessor

BGIS•Vancouver, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Building Condition Assessor II applies building condition assessment processes and technical standards in conducting (specialized) asset assessments for the purpose of identifying asset condition and deficiencies. The Building Condition Assessor II will be working with the RealSuite tools set including RealAsset, the BCA Mobile application, Astea for site scheduling and progress tracking and BGIS Business Intelligence toolset. The Building Condition Assessor II may also work with client Asset Management Information Systems as appropriate. This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings. At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offer Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include: BCA Team Lead, Advancement to Technical Roles within the Professional Services team, On account operational Facility Management roles, Project Management roles to lead and execute projects.

Requirements

University degree in relevant field such as architectural, civil, mechanical electrical engineering, building science or building engineering
3-5 Years of relevant work experience
General knowledge of technical standards and process in completing building condition assessments, in particular American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E2018-15 “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process”
Advanced knowledge of the process of cost estimating for replacement and repair of building components and systems
General knowledge of building science including base knowledge of all areas of study - architectural building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems or site components
Specialized knowledge in one of the fields of study - Architectural, structural, building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems
General knowledge of general building design, construction and facility operation of commercial buildings
Ability to work independently and learn quickly
Strong written communication skills
Proficient with MS Excel and ability to learn other applications quickly
Strong computer skills
Detailed-oriented
Valid drivers’ license with ability to travel 50-70%

Nice To Haves

Enrolled in EIT or P.Eng an asset
LEED Certification from Canada Green Building Council, an asset

Responsibilities

Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated by BGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law.
Applies knowledge of building condition assessment processes and technical standards in conducting asset assessments, annual building inspections and other specialized asset assessments
Conducts asset condition assessments
Establish a strong technical presence at facility sites and cultivate technical relationships with on-site personnel
Identifies and evaluates specialized asset component and systems conditions and deficiencies
Completes asset assessment condition reports utilizing asset assessment management software
Provides recommendations and cost estimates for building envelopes, components and systems repair or replacement for inclusion in the capital budget plan
Completion of Project Justification forms to support project prioritization.
Lead scheduling and coordinates site activities
Other duties as assigned
Work in collaboration with Facility and Project Management to ensure accurate information and building nuances are captured in the BCA – including any historical projects.