MEP Facilities Condition Assessor - Olympia, United States - Talent Acquisition Consulting

Description

Facility Condition Assessor - MEP


Location:
Washington DC area


Overview:

Assessors will inspect the physical condition of buildings, conduct exploratory interviews with those knowledgeable of the building's condition, and prepare a written report detailing an overview of the asset, along with the physical deficiencies observed complete with cost estimates to remedy same.

Competencies:
Organization and Planning. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
Flexible. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions while maintaining stable performance.
Detail Oriented. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative.
Quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.


Essential duties:
Conduct a walk-through survey of the building's major systems: site, building envelope, roofing, structural, representative interiors, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety in accordance with ASTM E2018-8 Standard Practice Property Condition Assessment Process or in compliance with a client's specific work scope;
Provide photographic documentation of representative systems/conditions and physical deficiencies;
Prepare approximate areas/measurements and quantities to adequately justify your prepared estimated costs to remedy physical deficiencies and to estimate replacement reserve expenditures;
Conduct exploratory interviews with the owner (or their on-site representative), tenants, building system service providers, local government agencies, and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property;
Review repair/improvement costs (receipts and pending proposals) incurred by facility owners and salient documents such as: certificate of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, elevator safety inspection reports, and warranty information;

Review pertinent promotional, sales, and leasing literature; receipts from repairs and/or improvements; schedules of pending improvements, and any previously prepared building condition survey reports, appraisals, and ADA surveys, etc.

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Compliance with company standard operating procedures and established, documented protocols for conducting the work;

Prepare a written report in accordance with client prescribed scope of work or ASTM standard utilizing document assembly software; and proactively communicate salient issues observed to the Supervisor.

Working knowledge of general building codes and construction best practices


Benefits and Perks:

Competitive Pay:
Profit based bonus plan, matched 401k plan
Time off: 10 paid annual holidays, plus Open PTO to balance work and life

Health Insurance:
Medical, dental and vision benefits, plus life and short term disability

Empowered People:
a fundamental principle built into our business, flexible schedule, casual work environment, contagious accountability


Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering or Minimum 5 years related work experience (design, construction administration, conducting forensic studies, etc.)
Five years of experience conducting Property Condition Assessments or building forensic studies
Registered architect, professional engineer, or contractor's license, preferred.
25-40% of work time is reserved for traveling.