MEP Technical Services Manager - Travel/Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) & Asset Inventory Project Engineer to support nationwide facility assessment programs utilizing advanced AI-powered data collection and asset management technologies. The ideal candidate will have a background in HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection Systems, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related engineering disciplines, combined with hands-on experience working in occupied facilities and managing projects.
This position involves conducting facility assessments, collecting asset data using AI-enabled mobile tools, evaluating building systems and infrastructure, analyzing asset conditions, and developing capital planning recommendations for clients across commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and government sectors.
Responsibilities
- Facility Assessments & Asset Inventory
- Perform comprehensive Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of existing buildings and infrastructure.
- Conduct field surveys of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, architectural, structural, and site systems.
- Utilize AI-driven data collection platforms, mobile applications, imaging technologies, and cloud-based asset management systems to inventory building assets.
- Verify, document, and classify assets including equipment condition, age, expected useful life, capacity, and maintenance status.
- Capture field data, photographs, equipment nameplate information, and location details accurately and efficiently.
- Engineering Evaluation
- Assess the physical condition and performance of HVAC, electrical, fire protection, architectural, and building envelope systems.
- Identify deferred maintenance, life safety concerns, code deficiencies, and capital renewal requirements.
- Evaluate remaining useful life (RUL) and replacement costs for building assets.
- Develop facility condition indices (FCI) and capital improvement recommendations.
- Project Management
- Manage multiple assessment projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and budget requirements.
- Coordinate site access, client meetings, and stakeholder communications.
- Develop project work plans, field schedules, and resource allocations.
- Track project deliverables and ensure quality control standards are met.
- Support proposal development and technical scope preparation.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Review and validate AI-collected asset data for completeness and accuracy.
- Analyze facility data to identify trends, risks, and investment priorities.
- Prepare technical reports, executive summaries, condition assessments, and capital planning documents.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
- Client Support
- Work directly with facility managers, maintenance personnel, and operational staff.
- Conduct interviews to understand facility challenges and maintenance practices.
- Provide technical guidance regarding asset management strategies and capital planning initiatives.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Related technical discipline
Experience
- 0–5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Facility assessments
- Building systems engineering
- Facilities management
- Asset management
- Capital planning
- Project management
- Building operations and maintenance
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of one or more of the following:
- HVAC Systems
- Chillers, boilers, cooling towers
- Air handling units and rooftop units
- Building automation systems (BAS)
- Ventilation and controls systems
- Electrical Systems
- Switchgear and transformers
- Emergency power systems
- Generators and UPS systems
- Lighting and distribution systems
- Fire Protection Systems
- Fire alarms
- Sprinkler systems
- Suppression systems
- Life safety infrastructure
- Architectural Systems
- Building envelope assessments
- Roofing systems
- Interior finishes
- Accessibility and code compliance evaluations