MEP Building Assessor

What You Will Do

GFT is looking for a MEP Building Assessor to join our team! The MEP Building Assessor conducts on-site condition assessments of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for large FCA portfolios. This role identifies deficiencies, supports lifecycle and repair/replacement recommendations, and completes required data entry and reporting following fieldwork. The position supports an hourly, flexible workforce model aligned to fluctuating project demands.

• Field assessment (MEP)
  • Assess MEP systems including HVAC equipment and distribution, electrical service and distribution, lighting, domestic water, sanitary systems, and other building utility systems within scope.
  • Identify deficiencies, performance issues, end-of-life indicators, and operational risks, and document findings clearly.
  • Cook with structural/architectural assessors to provide a complete building-level assessment narrative.
• Data capture, QA/QC, and reporting support
  • Use mobile devices/tablets and standardized assessment tools to collect and upload inventory and condition data.
  • Conduct QA checks on captured data to reduce gaps and support consistent reporting.
  • Support development of repair/replacement recommendations and cost opinions consistent with program methodology.
  • Complete post-field remote data entry, documentation, and clarifications during reporting periods.
• Travel & logistics
  • Participate in weekly travel rotations (typical Sunday–Friday field week) with remote reporting weeks in between; longer rotations may occur for remote locations.
  • Follow travel authorization and expense reporting processes, coordinate bookings per program guidance.
  • Maintain safe work practices and comply with all site requirements and installation protocols.

Education | Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience evaluating mechanical and/or electrical systems in buildings (assessment, commissioning support, facilities operations, design, construction, or maintenance leadership).

• Ability to identify typical failure modes and condition indicators for MEP components.
• Strong documentation skills; ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for field assessments.
• Skillset to learn process of mobile data capture and structured reporting workflows, if do not already have.

What We Prefer You Bring

• PE license (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent advanced technical credential/experience.
• Cross-discipline capability (both mechanical and electrical backgrounds) or demonstrated willingness to cross-train.
• Proficiency with mobile data capture and structured reporting workflows.
• Prior FCA experience and familiarity with standardized frameworks (e.g., UNIFORMAT/ASTM E1557 concepts; Facility Condition Index methodologies).
• Experience developing order-of-magnitude cost opinions for repair/replacement needs.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).
• Hourly/as-needed staffing structure supported, including part-time arrangements and experienced/semi-retired professionals.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.

Featured Benefits

• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $55.00-$65.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, and meals/per diem per applicable rates/policy).

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional