MEP Building Assessor

GFT • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an MEP Building Assessor to conduct visual, on-site condition assessments of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for large facility condition assessment portfolios. The position evaluates existing facilities’ current condition, remaining useful life, deficiencies, deferred maintenance, operational condition, repair needs, and replacement needs. Findings are documented through detailed field notes, photographs, and post-field data entry or reporting.

This is an hourly, as-needed role supporting fluctuating project demands. Work is not scheduled at full-time capacity, and compensation applies only to assigned, approved hours worked. Assignments generally involve nationwide travel, typically in Sunday–Friday field rotations one to two times per month, with remote reporting weeks in between. Longer rotations may occur for remote locations. Travel expenses, including airfare, lodging, and meals or per diem, are covered according to applicable rates and policy.

The role uses GFT-provided devices, SharePoint, and standardized assessment applications to collect, organize, upload, and manage findings, and to respond to quality review comments. The work requires safe practices, compliance with site requirements and installation protocols, and sustained attention during scheduled field assignments. A future transition to full-time employment may be possible based on business needs, project workload, and individual performance, but full-time work is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant field experience evaluating mechanical and electrical systems in buildings of various sizes and uses.
• Ability to identify typical failure modes and condition indicators for MEP components.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the country for field assessments.
• Proficiency with field technology, including mobile data collection tools, SharePoint-based workflows, and structured reporting platforms.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven field environment with changing project needs and travel schedules.
• Ability to remain fully engaged during field assignments, with focused attention to inspections, documentation, and project requirements throughout scheduled field time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing facility condition assessments, property condition assessments, engineering evaluations, commissioning reviews, asset management surveys, or similar building system evaluations.
• Experience documenting findings using mobile field technology and standardized assessment methodologies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, or equivalent advanced technical credential or experience; a license is not required with adequate experience.

Responsibilities

• Visually assess mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including HVAC units, boilers, chillers, pumps, ductwork, ventilation, controls, switchgear, transformers, panels, breakers, lighting, generators, fire alarms, water piping, valves, backflow preventers, water heaters, fixtures, sanitary and storm drainage, sprinklers, risers, fire pumps, standpipes, and fire/smoke dampers.
• Identify deficiencies, performance issues, end-of-life indicators, operational risks, deferred maintenance, and typical failure modes; evaluate condition and remaining useful life and support repair and replacement recommendations.
• Document observed conditions through clear, detailed field notes and supporting photographs.
• Coordinate with structural and architectural assessors to contribute to a complete building-level assessment narrative.
• Use GFT-provided devices, SharePoint, and standardized assessment application tools to collect, organize, upload, and manage field findings.
• Respond to quality review comments on post-field data entry and submissions to support final reporting.
• Travel for field assessments and comply with safe work practices, site requirements, and installation protocols.
• Remain focused and engaged during field assignments, completing inspections, documentation, and project requirements throughout scheduled field time.

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based workload with the ability to accept assignments that fit availability.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Travel expenses covered, including airfare, lodging, and meals or per diem according to applicable rates and policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed