Mechanical Assessor III

The role

The Mechanical Assessor will lead mechanical and plumbing portions of facility condition assessments on various asset types. This person will observe, identify, and document mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems and provide recommendations with budgetary cost estimates.

What you will do

• Conduct on-site facility condition assessments on existing buildings and civil assets.
• Evaluate mechanical systems such as HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, cooling towers, chillers, and boilers.
• Assess assets with a typical walk rate of 100,000 to 225,000 building square feet per day.
• Provide written technical descriptions of observed systems and deficiencies.
• Determine overall condition and remaining useful life of each system.
• Provide recommendations for correction of identified deficiencies.
• Provide rough cost estimates for executing recommendations.
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff.
• Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review.
• Review work of peers and participate in post-project reviews.

Required qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems to perform a comprehensive evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, and other building equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments.
• Physically able to walk stated areas each day.
• Climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders.
• Walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

Nice to have

• 6 years’ experience of related experience with direct experience in conducting mechanical and plumbing facility condition assessments
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions
• Extensive experience with building renovation and historical structures
• Experience working on construction sites as a Construction Administrator or Field Mechanical Technician
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering
• Prior cost estimating experience
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Tablets and Mobile device tools

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off policy
• Flexible work schedules
• Hybrid model
• Coaching with leadership
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

Before you apply

• Provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
• All employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training.

About the company

Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS) is a subsidiary of CannonDesign. FOS is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy.