Facilities Assessment Consultant - Mechanical

Fortive • Greenville, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

Gordian is seeking a facilities assessor to conduct facility assessments in the mechanical discipline. The role involves traveling with a team of assessment professionals to inspect mechanical systems in buildings and supporting site infrastructure across a wide range of facilities, including zoos, airports, hospitals, schools, historic government buildings, and advanced laboratory facilities. Gordian's Planning Services team provides facilities condition assessments, capital planning, asset management software, and consulting services to clients in higher education, K–12, healthcare, government, corporate, and facilities management sectors.

The assessor reviews client documentation, evaluates system conditions during on-site inspections, documents findings using mobile collection software, estimates replacement and corrective costs, and works with clients and fellow assessment team members. The position requires substantial national travel, occasional international travel, and the physical ability to walk large complexes and climb ladders and stairs. New employees must meet the stated COVID-19 vaccination requirement, subject to applicable accommodation requests.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Facility/Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: facility assessment or inspection, facility operations, design, construction, or facility/property management.
• Knowledge of researching and applying relevant building codes and standards for existing buildings.
• Experience conducting quantity surveys and estimating replacement values using RSMeans or other construction cost data sets.
• Experience evaluating facility or system conditions and conducting lifecycle analysis to identify deficiencies with corrective cost estimates.
• Proficiency with computers and mobile devices, including Microsoft Office products such as Teams, Word, and Excel, and various web browsers.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain focus on critical tasks and drive results.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to walk and inspect large complexes and climb ladders and stairs, including to assess roofing systems.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% to 50% of the time nationally and occasionally internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certifications, professional registrations, or government clearance.
• Multidiscipline knowledge, including architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC and plumbing), electrical, or site utilities.

Responsibilities

• Review client documentation, such as drawings, studies, and maintenance logs, in preparation for and during inspections.
• Perform visual inspections of building systems and components, applying professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition.
• Review systems for conformance with client standards and, where applicable, accessibility, fire and life safety, code, energy, and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate with client facilities management staff to understand facility operations, investments, and functional needs.
• Use tablets, built-in cameras, and mobile collection software to document on-site findings and support condition determinations.
• Develop cost estimates for facility replacement costs and corrective measures using data libraries and, when needed, vendor cost research.
• Document findings in Gordian's asset management and capital planning software in collaboration with assessment team members.
• Perform individual quality assurance to ensure findings are complete, accurate, and aligned with project scope before reports and presentations.
• Respond to client inquiries with clarification and guidance related to assessment findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree