Building Condition Assessor (1 Year Contract)

BGIS•Markham, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services, with a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide. They manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations globally. BGIS's culture is built on three foundational pillars: Culture of Care, High Performing Teams (emphasizing INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION), and an Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability. The Building Condition Assessor II applies building condition assessment processes and technical standards to conduct specialized asset assessments, identifying asset conditions and deficiencies. This role involves working with the RealSuite toolset, including RealAsset, the BCA Mobile application, Astea for site scheduling and progress tracking, and the BGIS Business Intelligence toolset. The Assessor II may also work with client Asset Management Information Systems. This position collaborates with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of activities and plays a key role in an integrated approach to operating buildings. Opportunities for development include advancement to BCA Team Lead, Technical Roles within the Professional Services team, On-account operational Facility Management roles, and Project Management roles.

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%
Valid drivers’ license

Nice To Haves

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

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.