Facilities Assessment Consultant - Architectural (Central West)

About the role

The Facilities Assessor – Architectural role at Gordian is a remote position within the Gordian Planning Services team. As a trusted advisor in the industry, you will conduct facility assessments in the architectural discipline, ensuring mission readiness for clients in various sectors such as Higher Education, K-12, Healthcare, Government, Corporate, and FM Providers.

Responsibilities

• Independently review client documentation in preparation and during inspection process (drawings, studies, maintenance logs, etc.)
• Perform visual inspections of building assets using professional expertise and judgment to verify physical condition of foundations, structures, exterior envelope, stairs, hardscapes, interior stairs, finishes and conveyance
• Conduct conformance reviews to client standards and compliance to accessibility, fire and life safety, code, energy and sustainability evaluations
• Interact and collaborate with client facilities management staff to learn key information related to facilities operations, investments, and functional needs
• 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
• Ensure individual quality assurance including completeness and accuracy of findings aligned with project scope in prep for findings reports and presentations
• Support client’s inquiries by providing additional clarification and guidance in support of your assessment findings

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture 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, 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
• An eye for accuracy and attention to detail
• Technical Certifications, Professional registrations, and government clearance a plus
• Multidiscipline knowledge including architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical and/or site utilities a plus

Pay

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 70,600.00 - 117,900.00. This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.