Facilities Assessment Consultant- Bilingual Arch (Canada)

Description

Gordian () 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 Gordians 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 Facilities Planning 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 prepared 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 mechanical 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 systems using professional expertise and judgment to verify physical condition of structural and architectural systems like roofing exits ramps flooring ceilings site etc. 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 computer tablets with built-in cameras and mobile collection software 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 Gordians 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 clients inquiries by providing additional clarification and guidance in support of your assessment findings.

Essential Job Functions:

• While on-site physical ability to walk and inspect large complexes to climb ladders and stairs to assess the various building systems (including roofing systems).

• This position requires upwards of 20% to 40% travel on a national and occasionally an international basis up to 2 weeks at a time.

Qualifications:

• Fully Bilingual in French/English (mandatory)
• Licensed . Architect (OAA) or PQS
• Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or Facility/Construction management degree or a combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: facility assessment or inspection facility operations design construction facility/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.
• Can demonstrate an ability to maintain work focus on the most critical tasks to drive results.
• An eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

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

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.