Facilities Project Associate

About the role

ECS is seeking a Facilities Assessment Project Associate to join our Mid-West Building Science + Infrastructure team in Cleveland, OH. In this role, you will lead and manage facilities assessment and due diligence consulting projects, including performing property condition assessments (PCAs), technical analysis, and report preparation. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to execute assessments, pre- & post-construction surveys, accessibility assessments, and related services while providing guidance to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform property/facility condition assessments, facility needs assessments, pre- & post- construction surveys, accessibility assessments, among other facilities-related services under some supervision.
• Demonstrate good understanding of buildings and building systems (MEP, FLS, etc.) and good experience with data collection.
• Perform pre and post construction surveys. Tasks may include documenting target properties, reviewing or creating photo archives, etc.
• Lead and manage facilities assessment projects, including the application of technical support. Responsible for several projects being performed simultaneously.
• Prepare proposals and change orders. Review reports produced by field staff.
• Communicate project completion milestones with client and advise on any significant directional changes.
• Communicate or coordinate with junior staff to direct field work performed by subcontractors and ECS technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field.
• 2+ years of related experience with conducting property/facility condition assessments.
• Good knowledge of building science & infrastructure principles and applications.
• Good knowledge of building and materials codes and construction practices.
• Good knowledge of structural, architectural, and building systems, design, and/or analysis.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, with clients, peers and subordinates, as well as independently.
• Willing to take and follow detailed direction from superiors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, and perform work at heights.

Additional Responsibilities

• Possess strong technical writing skills with regard to basic conventions of spelling, grammar, and professional content/tone.
• Know, understand, and use standard industry terms and jargon.
• Effectively proofread your own written work.
• Prepare building science & infrastructure reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations for review by senior staff.
• Perform review of deliverables prepared by subordinate staff prior to submission for senior and principal review.