Facilities Consultant - Mechanical (BC, Canada)

Fortive

4d • Remote

About The Position

Gordian, a leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services, is seeking motivated professionals to conduct Facility Assessments in the mechanical discipline. As a Facilities Assessor, you will travel with a team of assessment professionals to perform condition assessments of mechanical systems in facilities and supporting site infrastructure. Gordian operates under Fortive, a Fortune 500 company, and its Planning Services team focuses on delivering valuable data and insights to help customers ensure their facilities are mission-ready. The company provides facilities condition assessments, capital planning and asset management software, and consulting services to clients in Higher Education, K-12, Healthcare, Government, Corporate, and FM Providers. Gordian trains and develops its teams for success and future opportunities.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Architectural 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.

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 systems using professional expertise and judgment to verify physical condition of heating, cooling, ventilation, distribution, fire protection, controls, and plumbing.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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