Facility Assessment Professional
Read Jones Christoffersen
- Vancouver, BC
- $60,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with RJC’s Project Engineers within the project team environment, through entirety of the project life cycle
- Complete on-site visual assessments and investigation of building systems such as roofing, building enclosure, below grade, structural, architectural and/or mechanical/electrical.
- Prepare an inventory of materials, components and equipment forming basic building systems, including collecting relevant information, such as Make, Model, Serial Number, etc. as directed by the Project Engineer.
- Identify and document deficiencies in the various building systems by means of visual review.
- Review documentation to understand past maintenance activities and known building deficiencies.
- Compile technical reports utilizing proprietary software as well as Microsoft Word and Excel based templates.
- Assist with various project types including Depreciation Reports, Building Condition Assessments, Capital Planning reports, Warranty Reviews, and Pre-construction surveys.
- Graduate of relevant College or University-Level Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Civil/Structural or Building Science related Program(s)
- Registered (or eligible for registration) as an EIT with EGBC or an AScT Designation with ASTTBC.
- Registered Roofing Observer (RRO) certification and RCABC Inspector considered an asset
- 2 to 4 years previous experience in facility assessment reporting, engineering or construction
- Experience in a consulting firm environment
- Effective, responsive communication (verbally and written) with the Project Team and Clients
- Knowledge of building components including the ability to describe and provide replacement costing
- Knowledge of Facility Condition Assessment Methodology and ASTM Uniformat II Classification System
- Knowledge of construction materials and products, material deterioration mechanisms and repair and restoration methods;
- Strong time management skills to successfully balance working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally
- Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
- Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time
- Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available
- Demonstrated and effective communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to conceptualize in three dimensions
- Aptitude for working with existing facilities
- Comfortable working at heights, including climbing ladders and accessing rooftops
- Licensed to drive in BC with access to insured vehicle for travel to project sites is required (work related mileage is reimbursed);