Architectural Assessor I at CannonDesign

Job Description

The Opportunity:

At Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS), a subsidiary of CannonDesign, it’s all about the people. We’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in. This position can be done in any state in the United States but preference will be given to candidates who can work out of our Buffalo, NY or Houston, TX offices. In this position, the ideal candidate will work with experienced Assessor staff on the architectural, structural, and civil portions of facility condition assessments on various asset types including buildings in the healthcare, education, sports, public, and commercial sectors. Ability to assess non-building assets such as bridges, piers, pavement, and sitework is helpful.

Under the direction of experienced Assessors, this person will be responsible for observing, identifying, and documenting all architectural, structural, and civil 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, Architectural Assessors at this level are responsible to actively engage in coaching, mentoring, and other learning opportunities with Architectural Assessors on their project team, learning about work quality for the Architectural discipline, how to interface with clients and their facility staff teams, and supporting the Project Managers in various tasks as assigned.

Your Responsibilities:

Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating architectural/general trades building systems. This includes identifying deficiencies of interior finishes and systems, exterior envelopes, site conditions, structural systems etc. and providing written narratives of the description, critical issue, and recommendations to remediate
Work with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets by maintaining a typical daily walk rate from 100,000 to 175,000 square feet per day
Determine condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures
Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
Identify recommendations for correction and describe in technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating
Identify civil-type systems such as pavements, landscaping, fencing, site elements, visible utility structures, etc
Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous workorders, and operations information
Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews

What we offer:

Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
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

Required skills and experience:

A minimum of 2 years of related experience OR an Associate’s degree in a relevant field in lieu of experience required.
Direct experience in conducting architectural facility condition assessments strongly preferred.
Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred.
Cost estimating experience is a plus.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
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.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

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.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

The salary range for this position is $23.08 to $28.85 hourly. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

Facility Optimization Solutions LLC. and CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.

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