Facilities Assessment Consultant - Architectural (East, US)

Facilities Assesment Consultant – Architectural (Remote) Gordian (www.gordian.com), an international company, is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting, Gordian’s solutions also include proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence and Asset Management Solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian helps clients improve efficiency, optimize cost savings, and increase building quality. Gordian operates under Fortive, a fortune 500 company. The Gordian Planning Services team is a group of dynamic, diverse, hardworking individuals focused on delivering valuable data and insights to help our customers ensure their facilities are mission ready. As a trusted advisor in the industry, we provide facilities condition assessments, capital planning and asset management software, and consulting services to our clients in Higher Education, K-12, Healthcare, Government, Corporate and FM Providers. We train and develop our teams to be successful in their roles and prepare for new opportunities as they become available. If this sounds like a team you want to be on, we have an opportunity for you to join us. With our rapid growth, we need additional talent and are seeking motivated professionals to conduct Facility Assessments in the architectural discipline. As a facilities assessor, you will get the opportunity to travel with a collective team of assessment professionals to perform condition assessments of Architectural systems in facilities and supporting site infrastructure for asset types that range from zoos to airports, hospitals to schools, historic government buildings to advanced lab facilities. 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. Inspections may include conformance review to client standards and compliance to accessibility, fire and life safety, code, energy and or sustainability evaluations.

• Interact and collaborate with client facilities management staff to learn key information related to facilities operations, investments, and functional needs.

• Use company provided to 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.

• Responsible for individual quality assurance including completeness and accuracy of findings aligned with project scope in prep for findings reports and presentation.

• Support client’s inquiries by providing additional clarification and guidance in support of your assessment findings.

• Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of your people leader.

Essential Job Functions:

• This position requires upwards of 40% to 50% travel – on a national and occasionally an international basis.

• Physical requirements for this role include the ability to walk customer sites for 6-8 hours per day with company equipment. On site activities may include but not limited to the ability to occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, working at heights, and/or work in outdoor weather conditions as many as several times a month.

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.

• Multi-discipline knowledge including architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical and/or site utilities a plus.

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