Facility Assessor (Ottawa)

Roth IAMS LLC.•Oakville, ON

5d•CA$55,000 - CA$95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Roth IAMS is a growing, industry-leading company specializing in integrated asset management and capital planning services across North America. These services include Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), Accessibility Assessments, Structural Assessments, and Capital Asset Database Management. We provide our infrastructure assessment and capital planning expertise to various sectors, including higher education, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, municipal and provincial governments, and more. Our Facility Assessors independently conducts on-site assessments of building systems. In this role, you'll collect data and review drawings to prepare detailed reports that can include recommendations, and budgets. The position requires ensuring high-quality written reports, managing project timelines and costs, and providing responsive client support. Additional responsibilities include assisting with energy audits, ADA audits, facility usage reviews, and inventory management of building systems. You'll be part of a team working on projects from set up to completion.

Requirements

Graduate of relevant College or University-Level Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Civil/Structural or Building Science related Program(s);
Related Facility Assessment or industry experience;
Knowledge of construction materials and products, building components, material deterioration mechanisms and repair and restoration methods;
Excellent technical writing skills are required. Reporting is to be concise, follow company report formats and be based on project-specific evidence;
Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required;
Effective, responsive communication (verbally and written);
Must be willing to work at heights, including climbing ladders and accessing rooftops;
A valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle for travel to project sites are required (work related mileage is reimbursed);
Ability to travel for up to a week at a time is required (work related expenses are reimbursed).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) Methodology and ASTM Uniformat II Classification System (a method for organizing building system data) is an asset;
Knowledge of municipal, state and/or national building and fire codes is an asset;
Proficiency in Capital Planning software such as SLAM CAP, VFA. Facility or Asset Planner, etc. is an asset;
Knowledge of ASHRAE 90.1, EnergyStar, Federal Energy Incentive programs, ADA are considered assets;

Responsibilities

Independently carry out Roof, Envelope, Structural and Architectural building systems and/or Mechanical & Electrical on-site visual assessment and investigation, and/or Site Surface and underground infrastructure systems on-site visual assessment, investigation; including liaison with clients as needed;
In most cases, utilize proprietary software for data collection and reporting – such software can include SLAM CAP, VFA, facility, and AssetPlanner;
Independently review drawings for quantity take-offs and prepare multi-discipline Faciity Condition Assessments (FCAs), reserve fund studies, capital planning projects, technical/building audits or other investigative reports complete with observations, conclusions, recommendations, and repair budgets;
Maintain a high level of report quality including being technically and grammatically correct and as per company report formats. You will ensure draft documents are prepared to the level expected by the Project Manager and Peer Reviewer. Ensure sufficient time for the report review and edits.
Be cognizant of and/or manage time and project costs to ensure project profitability;
Complete inventory of building systems, including collecting relevant information, such as Make, Model, Serial Number, etc, and applying an equipment tag containing a bar code or QR code.