Summary description:
The Facility Assessor Training Program will provide candidates with hands on training to be able to independently conducts on-site assessments of building systems, including roof, envelope, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical systems, and site infrastructure. As part of your training, you'll learn to use proprietary software for data collection and reporting, review drawings, and prepare detailed reports. The training program is hands on training so that you will be able to effectively write high-quality reports, effectively manage project timelines and costs, and provide responsive client support.
Job description:
The Facility Assessor Training Program operates through a hybrid training environment, where you will be training and working between your home office location and our client sites across the United States. You will have the opportunity to travel up to 50% if interested (Monday - Friday) and will travel on a weekly basis to our client sites across the United States. You will be responsible for independently carry out on-site visual assessment for Roof, Building Envelope, Structural and Architectural building systems and/or Mechanical & Electrical building systems including liaison with clients as needed;In most cases, you will utilize proprietary software for data collection and reporting – such software includes but is not limited to: SLAM CAP, VFA, facility, and AssetPlanner;You will independently review drawings for quantity take-offs and prepare multi-discipline FCAs, reserve fund studies, capital planning projects, technical/building audits or other investigative reports complete with observations, conclusions, recommendations, and repair budgets;You will maintain a high level of product quality; technically, grammatically, and as per company master report formats. You will ensure draft documents are prepared to the level expected by the Project Manager and Peer Reviewer. You will help to plan and schedule sufficient time for the reviewer;You will be cognizant of and/or manage time and project costs to ensure project profitability;Your training may include preparing you to complete inventory of building systems, including collecting relevant information, such as Make, Model, Serial Number, etc, and applying an equipment tag containing a bar code or QR code.You will have the chance to train with industry experts as you learn to navigate the Capital Planning world as a Building Condition Assessor!
Our location is flexible. Most training will be completed from your remote office and onsite work that you will travel to. We provide all required equipment and cover travel costs.
Eligibility factors:
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A desire to learn a new field of work. Background or prior experience within a mechanical, electrical, architectural or facilities management field is an asset. A passion to learn, travel and to become part of our North American Team! Candidates do not need to live near our Florida head office but are required to live within 1 hour of travel distance from an airport where they can fly to and from our client sites. Our training program will be conducted virtually from your home office and at various client locations across the United States, and the company will arrange for travel. While all candidates will be considered, it would be preferred if candidates have basic knowledge of: Construction materials and products, building components, material deterioration mechanisms and repair and restoration methods; Knowledge of building systems;Strong technical writing skills;Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget;Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;Effective, responsive communication skills, both verbally and written;Must be willing to work at heights, including climbing ladders and accessing rooftops; A valid driver’s license and access to insured vehicle for travel to project sites is preferred (work related mileage is reimbursed); Ability to travel for up to a week at a time is required (work related expenses are reimbursed).
