Facilities Consultant - Electrical/Mechanical

About This Role

This role involves performing condition assessments of building systems and supporting site infrastructure, with a primary focus on mechanical and/or electrical systems. The consultant will travel with a team of professional assessors to inspect a wide variety of facility types, including schools, hospitals, airports, laboratories, and historic government buildings.

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 data-collection 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 Gordian’s 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

Requirements

• Ability to walk and inspect large facilities and campuses
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to access and assess building systems (including rooftop systems)
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40–50%, with occasional international travel
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical 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