Facilities Assessment Consultant - Arch

Fortive•Mississauga, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordian, an international company and leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services, is seeking a Facilities Assessor – Architectural. As part of the Gordian Planning Services team, which focuses on delivering valuable data and insights to customers, this role involves performing condition assessments of Architectural systems in various facilities and supporting site infrastructure. The team provides facilities condition assessments, capital planning and asset management software, and consulting services to clients across Higher Education, K-12, Healthcare, Government, Corporate, and FM Providers. This position offers the opportunity to travel nationally and occasionally internationally with a team of assessment professionals to inspect diverse asset types, from zoos to airports, hospitals to schools, and historic government buildings to advanced lab facilities.

Requirements

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture 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, 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.
An eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Independently review client documentation in preparation and during inspection process (drawings, studies, maintenance logs, etc.).
Perform visual inspections of building assets using professional expertise and judgment to verify physical condition of foundations, structures, exterior envelope, stairs, hardscapes, interior stairs, finishes and conveyance. 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 company provided 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.
Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of your people leader.