Building and Utility Infrastructure Assessor

Responsibilities

• Strict adherence to Tetra Tech safety policies.
• Perform facility assessments of buildings, structures, and other real property assets across the building structural/civil/architectural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing and fire protection systems. Perform utility infrastructure assessments of stormwater, wastewater, water, electrical, natural gas, compressed air, pavement, and other linear utility distribution type assets.
• Conduct inventory and condition assessments of building systems consistent with the UNIFORMAT convention per ASTM E1557.
• Utilize electronic mediums (smartphone, tablets, or other devices) efficiently to accurately capture inventory and condition assessment data.
• Provide quality assurance over field data collected by self or others to ensure accuracy and eliminate data gaps.
• Identify building/infrastructure components and document deficiencies to update the facility condition index (FCI).
• Field work on-site in both CONUS and OCONUS on trips lasting 1-3 weeks.
• Use of various condition assessment and inventory data systems. Project activities can also include obtaining and correlating existing building drawings, preparing data collection devices, assessment of facility exterior, interior, and roof, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (MEP) and providing scope and rough order of magnitude costs for needed repairs and condition index for each assessed facility.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with HVAC and associated mechanical systems and/or a technical degree with knowledge of building, utility, or infrastructure systems listed in the position summary and a working knowledge of other associated systems.
• Successful candidates will also have a strong desire to learn more about the technology used to assess and collect inventory information of various systems and be comfortable entering data in portable electronic devices.
• Mechanical/Electrical assessors shall be capable of conducting inventory and condition assessments of building mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Structural assessors shall be capable of understanding and identifying building envelopes including various structural systems, exterior/interior walls and windows, roofing, flooring, and related architectural finishes.
• Utility assessors shall be capable of opening manholes and other utility infrastructure to conduct visual inspections and perform inventory collection. Confined space entry is not required for this position.
• Assessors should have general knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and be able to identify life safety issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimum Project Manager oversight while maintaining schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required including technical report writing experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and co-workers to ensure compliance with project scope objectives.
• Familiarity with industrial, large office, and other large facility types.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC) clearance from the Department of Defense (DoD) is required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing and ability to obtain U.S. Passport is required.
• Successfully pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background.