Building Consultant - Property Condition Assessments

Job summary

Perform thorough property condition assessments and reserve fund studies, including site visits and technical problem solving. Prepare detailed quality reports, cost estimates, and engineered designs to provide consultative advice to clients.

Job details

Full Time $75 to $85k Position Summary Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Building Consultant – Property Condition Assessments performs thorough site assessments which include technical problem solving as well as quality assurance checks. The incumbent in this role also prepares quality reports following each onsite assessment in a timely fashion and provides sound technical consultative advice for clients. Position Responsibilities Property Condition Assessments & Reserve Fund Studies: Performs property condition assessments (PCAs) and reviews all relevant documents, drawings, etc. pertaining to the project. Prepares written reports following site visits. Prepares and researches cost estimates for recommended repairs. Prepares reserve fund studies, performance audits, pre-construction surveys and capital replacement studies. Problem Investigation, Project Management, Quality Assurance: Conducts on site assessments. Investigates any building issues, failures and deterioration. Liaises with clients, contractors and third-parties relevant to the particular project. Assists in preparing construction specifications and detailed reports describing on site field observations. Attends company functions with clients, as required Provides reliable technical advice to clients. CAD Design & Drafting: Collaborates on or designs repair details. Assists in preparing engineered designs, construction specifications, drawings and detailed reports describing on site field observations. Internally Administrative Team Engineers/Inspectors Team Engineering Manager President Externally Clients/potential clients Third party suppliers Skills, 3-5 years of PCA experience, building system and structure reviews Excellent knowledge of ASTM E2018 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments Familiar with requirements of Condominium Act, 1998 for Reserve Fund Studies and Performance Audits Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma desired Pursuing/obtained P.Eng., as applicable Knowledge of building codes an asset Able-bodied, physically able to climb roofs and deal with the elements Good literacy skills Working knowledge of technical communication Access to a vehicle and holds a G license Works well in a team environment with sound negotiation and people skills Eager to learn Flexible to change Customer service focus – internal and external customers Interpersonal skills – builds rapport Verbal and written communication skills – clarity, brevity and active listening Computer skills including MS Office 365 and AutoCAD Work independently and collaboratively Organizational skills – works efficiently Self-motivated – takes initiative, solution oriented Receptive to change – flexible Meet deadlines – time management Reliable – takes ownership of responsibilities, punctual

What you’ll do

Perform thorough property condition assessments and reserve fund studies, including site visits and technical problem solving. Prepare detailed quality reports, cost estimates, and engineered designs to provide consultative advice to clients.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of PCA experience and a Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma. Candidates should be familiar with ASTM E2018 and the Condominium Act, 1998, and possess a valid G license.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Property Condition Assessments
• Reserve Fund Studies
• ASTM E2018
• AutoCAD
• Technical Writing
• Cost Estimation
• Building Code Knowledge
• Project Management
• Construction Specifications
• Site Assessment
• Client Relations
• CAD Design
• Problem Investigation
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Communication
• Negotiation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Consulting
• Construction
• Science & Research