Mechanical Assessor III
CannonDesign
$69,200 - $95,200 / year
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Description
Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS) is a subsidiary of CannonDesign.
At FOS, it’s all about the people. We’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in for a Mechanical Assessor. In this position, the ideal candidate will be able to lead the mechanical and plumbing portions of facility condition assessments on various asset types including buildings in the healthcare, education, sports, public, and commercial sectors.
Acting as a Mechanical Assessor on projects, this person will be responsible for observing, identifying, and documenting all mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a given asset, identifying any deficiencies that these systems have, and providing recommendations with budgetary cost estimates for how best to correct the deficiencies. Additionally, Mechanical Assessors are responsible for leading and supporting more junior Mechanical Assessors on their project team, ensuring work quality for the mechanical discipline, interfacing with clients and their facility staff teams, and supporting the Project Managers in various tasks as assigned.
- Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings and civil assets.
- Evaluate mechanical systems such as the HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, cooling towers, chillers, and boilers.
- Work with the client and other on-site personnel to assess assets maintaining a typical walk rate ranging between 100,000 to 225,000 building square feet per day
- Provide written technical descriptions of the systems observed and of their deficiencies
- Determine overall condition of each system and its remaining useful life
- Provide recommendations for correction of identified deficiencies
- Provide rough cost estimates for executing your recommendations that will be used by our clients for future project planning and capital planning initiatives
- Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, recent maintenance challenges, chronic maintenance challenges, and operations information
- Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
- Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews
What you’ll love about us:
- Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
- Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
- 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
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience of related experience with direct experience in conducting mechanical and plumbing facility condition assessments strongly preferred; experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred
- Experience with mechanical systems to perform a comprehensive evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, and other building equipment
- Extensive experience with building renovation and historical structures is preferred
- Experience working on construction sites as a Construction Administrator or Field Mechanical Technician is a plus
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering is a plus, but not required
- Prior cost estimating experience is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential
- Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
- Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Tablets and Mobile device tools preferred
- Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments; on average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office
- 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
FOS 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.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
About this role
CannonDesign's Facility Optimization Solutions subsidiary is hiring a Mechanical Assessor III to lead the mechanical and plumbing evaluation of existing buildings across healthcare, education, sports, public, and commercial sectors. You'll conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team, evaluating HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, piping, and fire protection equipment. The work involves documenting system deficiencies, determining remaining useful life, providing correction recommendations with cost estimates, and walking between 100,000 and 225,000 square feet per day. You'll also mentor junior assessors, coordinate with clients and facility staff, and support project managers.
This role requires at least six years of direct experience conducting mechanical and plumbing facility assessments, with preference for background in healthcare or educational facilities. You should have strong knowledge of building systems, cost estimating experience is valued, and familiarity with construction sites as an administrator or technician is a plus. A degree or certification in construction management or mechanical engineering is helpful but not required. The position demands advanced Microsoft Office skills, proficiency with Bluebeam and Adobe Suite, and the physical capability to climb ladders and walk roof surfaces regularly.
The contract position is remote within the U.S., with preference for candidates in Buffalo, Houston, Denver, or Chicago, and requires up to 40% travel for field work. You'll work a hybrid schedule with flexible hours and benefit from competitive paid time off, medical and dental coverage, and a 401k plan. The salary range is $69,200 to $95,200 annually, with potential for discretionary bonuses.
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