Building Condition Assessor II

ABOUT US

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver. We actively seek new opportunities that drive innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manager over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. For further information, visit www.bgis.com.

OUR CULTURE

At BGIS, our culture is built on three foundational pillars:

1. Culture of Care: We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
2. High Performing Teams: We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. INTEGRITY, OWNERSHIP, RESPONSIVENESS, INITIATION, VISIBILITY, DRIVE, and INTEGRATION are core to high performance.
3. Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability: We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth.

SUMMARY

The Building Condition Assessor II applies building condition assessment processes and technical standards in conducting (specialized) asset assessments for the purpose of identifying asset condition and deficiencies.

The Building Condition Assessor II will be working with the RealSuite tools set including RealAsset, the BCA Mobile application, Astea for site scheduling and progress tracking and BGIS Business Intelligence toolset.

The Building Condition Assessor II may also work with client Asset Management Information Systems as appropriate.

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.

Opportunities for Development:

At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offer Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:

• BCA Team Lead,
• Advancement to Technical Roles within the Professional Services team,
• On account operational Facility Management roles,
• Project Management roles to lead and execute projects.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Ownership and Regulatory Compliance

• Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated byBGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law.

Building Condition Assessments

• Applies knowledge of building condition assessment processes and technical standards in conducting asset assessments, annual building inspections and other specialized asset assessments
• Conducts asset condition assessments
• Establish a strong technical presence at facility sites and cultivate technical relationships with on-site personnel
• Identifies and evaluates specialized asset component and systems conditions and deficiencies
• Completes asset assessment condition reports utilizing asset assessment management software
• Provides recommendations and cost estimates for building envelopes, components and systems repair or replacement for inclusion in the capital budget plan
• Completion of Project Justification forms to support project prioritization.
• Lead scheduling and coordinates site activities
• Other duties as assigned

Integration and Collaboration with Account Departments

• Work in collaboration with Facility and Project Management to ensure accurate information and building nuances are captured in the BCA – including any historical projects.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• University degree in relevant field such as architectural, civil, mechanical electrical engineering, building science or building engineering
• 3-5 Years of relevant work experience
• Enrolled in EIT or P.Eng an asset
• General knowledge of technical standards and process in completing building condition assessments, in particular American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E2018-15 “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process”
• Advanced knowledge of the process of cost estimating for replacement and repair of building components and systems
• General knowledge of building science including base knowledge of all areas of study - architectural building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems or site components
• Specialized knowledge in one of the fields of study - Architectural, structural, building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems
• General knowledge of general building design, construction and facility operation of commercial buildings
• Ability to work independently and learn quickly
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Excel and ability to learn other applications quickly
• Strong computer skills
• Detailed-oriented
• Valid drivers’ license with ability to travel 50-70%

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Valid drivers’ license
• LEED Certification from Canada Green Building Council, an asset

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,8397 - $79,246 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

BGIS est un employeur qui respecte l'égalité des chances et nous vous invitons à postuler pour un poste chez nous ! Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement pendant le processus de recrutement, veuillez nous contacter à askHR. En cas de demande d'accommodement, nous discuterons avec le candidat en question et fournirons, ou ferons en sorte de fournir, un accommodement approprié d'une manière qui tiendra compte des besoins d'accessibilité du candidat en fonction de son handicap.

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy.