Facilities Assessment Consultant Mechanical

Facilities Assessment Consultant - Mechanical

About Gordian

Gordian is an international leader in facility and construction cost data software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC) Gordian also provides proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence and Asset Management solutions. Gordian operates under Fortive a Fortune 500 company.

The Gordian Facilities Planning team delivers facilities condition assessments capital planning and asset management services to clients across Higher Education K12 Healthcare Government Corporate and Facilities Management providers. The team is a trusted advisor in the industry providing valuable data and insights to help clients ensure their facilities are missionready.

Position Summary

The Facilities Assessment Consultant performs condition assessments of building systems and supporting site infrastructure with a primary focus on mechanical systems. This role involves traveling with a team of professional assessors to inspect a wide variety of facility types ranging from schools and hospitals to airports laboratories to and historic government buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Review client documentation prior to and during inspections (drawings reports maintenance records etc.).
• Perform visual inspections of building systems including HVAC plumbing fire protection controls and distribution systems.
• Evaluate system conditions using professional judgment including conformance with client standards and applicable codes related to accessibility life safety energy and sustainability where required.
• Collaborate with client facilities staff to understand operations capital investments and functional needs.
• Use tablets and mobile datacollection software to document findings and support condition assessments with photographic evidence.
• Develop replacement and corrective cost estimates using Gordian cost libraries and vendor research when necessary.
• Document findings in Gordians asset management and capital planning software.
• Perform individual quality assurance to ensure findings are accurate complete and aligned with project scope.
• Support client inquiries by providing clarification and guidance related to assessment findings.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to walk and inspect large facilities and campuses up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to access and assess building systems (including rooftop systems).
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40-50% primarily within the U.S. with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Facility Management Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Facility condition assessments or inspections
  • Facility operations
  • Building design or construction
  • Property or facilities management
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards for existing facilities.
• Experience performing quantity surveys and developing replacement cost estimates using RSMeans or similar data sets.
• Experience evaluating facility conditions and performing lifecycle analysis with corrective cost recommendations.
• Proficiency with computers mobile devices and Microsoft Office applications (Teams Word Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize critical tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registrations or technical certifications.
• Multidiscipline knowledge including architectural structural mechanical (HVAC and plumbing) electrical and/or site utilities.
• Government clearance (where applicable).

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligible for performance-based bonus as part of total compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance longterm disability HSA and 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gordian and Fortive are equal opportunity employers. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.