Mechanical Systems Assessor

The Opportunity:

At FOS of CannonDesign, it’s all about the people. We’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in – for a Mechanical Systems Assessor to support our Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) team. In this position, the ideal candidate will conduct mechanical and plumbing system assessments in existing facilities. Building types include healthcare, education, sports, public and commercial, across the US. This person will be responsible for observing and documenting deficiencies in mechanical and plumbing systems, ensuring work quality, interfacing with clients and their facility staff teams, and supporting the FOS Project Manager in various tasks. This role can be performed remotely in any state in the US, but preference will be given to candidates in NY, TX, MA, and IL. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who gets restless sitting behind a desk or likes to travel! Projects are typically short in duration and range from one to six months. Field deployments are typically one week in length and usually not more than two per month.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating mechanical and plumbing systems. This includes identifying deficiencies of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems, etc. and providing written narratives of the description, critical issues, and recommendations to mediate
• Work effectively and efficiently with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets; maintain average daily walk rate of 100-175k square feet
• Determine condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for mechanical and plumbing systems
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
• Identify recommendations for correction and describe, in sufficient technical detail, for future project planning and cost estimating
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work orders, and operations information; prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
• Review work of peers; actively participate in post-project reviews

What we offer:

• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

Required skills and experience:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, but not required
• Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 6 years of related work experience in facility assessment, construction, facility operations, or a combination of equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the operations/maintenance of equipment as well as installation/replacement of equipment is a plus
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions is a plus, but not required
• Technical certifications in a related field preferred but not required. Possible certifications could include, but are not limited to, FMP, Building Engineer (Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator), Commissioning Certifications (such as EBCP, CBCP, BCxP, CxA), CEM, CEA and others
• Must have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office required, as well as clear aptitude for tablet and mobile device usage
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Adobe Suite and Bluebeam valued but not required
• Prior cost estimating experience is valued but not required
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day; climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope
• Must be available, sometimes on short notice, to travel out of state up to 40% of the time when required

FOS of CannonDesign is a multidisciplinary professional services and software consultancy founded on the core value that clients are our most important partners.

FOS began with a good idea – seeing the need to help facility managers identify what they own, the condition of their facility, and how best to use this data for future capital planning. FOS started as a small operation in 2009 and has grown into a major, multi-office practice that is ranked #1 world-wide for facility-related services by World Architecture 100.

The salary range for this position is $69,200 to $86,500 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

Facility Optimization Solutions LLC. and CannonDesign recognize the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at FOS of CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.