Building Condition Assessor.

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us: 

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: The Building Condition Assessor applies both technical standards and code knowledge of buildings and construction methods in conducting assessments for the purpose of evaluating both condition and existing deficiencies of building elements, systems related to building envelope, site, structure, mechanical and electrical systems and makes long range reporting and capital planning for repairs, replacement of building elements.

Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of building construction, systems, building codes and standards as it relates to high level visual review of existing conditions of buildings and their sites.
• Conducting site inspections to collect data including interviews and digital photographs, review of existing drawings and previous reports and documented history of the facility.
• Ability to recognize building system defects, review current conditions, evaluate upcoming capital expenditure needs, and providing replacement and repair cost schedules in the form of a Capital Plan for all facility components and systems. 
• Reviews include: Structural Systems related to building foundations, framing of walls, floors and roofing elements: Building envelope elements related to exterior wall cladding and waterproofing, openings, and roofing; Interior  finishes and components; Siteworks related to paving, drainage and landscaping; Mechanical Plumbing  and Electrical systems and their components; Fire-and life safety systems, Elevators and other forms of vertical transportation.
• Preparing in-depth Building Condition Assessment reports for owners and institutional lenders
• Supporting existing client relationships and business development activities.
• Assist with preparing proposals and project file documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Technologist diploma or university degree in a relevant field such as Architecture, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Building Science or related field; with 1-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Current or potential professional/technologist registration is an asset, but not required.
• Building operations and/or building construction experience will be considered.
• Proficient in the process of cost estimating for the replacement and repair of building component and systems.
• Experience and knowledge of architectural building envelope and interior components, structural systems, mechanical and electrical building systems or site components.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of relevant computer applications, including developed skills in Word, and Excel. Familiarity with AutoCad and VFA software is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including technical writing
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires multi-tasking
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel for up to a week out of the Calgary Metro area on occasion with short notice.
• Comfortable with working at heights and confined spaces at times.
• Ability to work overtime and travel when required.

Location: Calgary, Alberta              

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $55,000 to 60,000 CAD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive  benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• RRSP with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.