Mechanical​/Fire Safety Building Assessor

Description CNS is seeking a BUILDER Assessor to conduct facility condition assessments (FCA) at Government locations pertaining to buildings with associated pavements and other linear assets. The BUILDER assessor will collect facility system condition information for repair project requirements, cost estimates, and a long-range maintenance planning. Facilities and systems assessed include hangars, warehouses, administrative and operations buildings, vehicle maintenance shops, pavements, and all associated utilities.

FCAs are conducted using BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS). The BUILDER output is used to develop repair or replacement project requirements for each site with large scale items such as roofs, pavements, HVAC systems, electrical and boilers with a timetable for required replacement intervals, initial scope and cost estimates.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to use a tablet/stylus in the field to enter data.

Ability to work well with others.

Must be able to walk 10-15k steps a day, climb ladders/stairs, and withstand hot and cold climates while walking and standing.

Must be able to follow processes and rules, and maintain organization of a large volume of data electronically.

Must take pride in capturing quality data and being part of a team.

Must take pride in the work and the fact that the data we collect helps make decisions on the facilities that are used to train/support the military.

Must be able to think critically and ask questions to resolve issues and ensure quality in our deliverables.

Must be able to count and/or measure quantities and perform basic calculations using field measurements and information obtained from occupant interviews and building drawings.

Previous BUILDER assessment experience is a significant plus.

Military experience is a plus.

Facility management experience/specific discipline experience is a plus.

Qualifications Engineering Disciplines: CNS has three primary disciplines when staffing BUILDER assessment projects. They are
1) Mechanical,
2) Electrical, and
3) Architect. Below are the basic requirements for each role. For candidates without prior BUILDER experience, training on the software will be provided. Mechanicals should be able to meet both HVAC and Plumbing requirements. Architects should be able to meet both Interior and Exterior requirements.

MechanicalHVACAbility to identify all types of hydronic (chilled water/hot water) components. Boilers/Chillers, pumps, air separators, pot feeders, expansion tanks, etc.

Ability to identify all types of packaged systems

Ability to identify air-side components, VAVs, air handlers, etc.

Ability to identify all types of exhaust fans Ability to identify split systems

Ability to identify VFDs and other control systems

Ability to identify elevators and other conveyance components (this requirement is flexible)
Plumbing Ability to count fixtures (toilets, sinks, etc)
Ability to estimate linear feet of piping (or use a formula to calculate it).Ability to identify water heaters

Ability to identify pumps

Ability to identify backflow prev enters

Ability to count fire protection devices (horns/strobes/pull stations/etc)
Ability to follow the rules on inventorying a FP system.

Ability to identify maintenance equipment (lift, air compressors, etc)
Ability to identify stair types (metal/wood/concrete) and whether they are one flight or two Electrical

Ability to identify transformers and know their type.

Ability to identify panels, safety switches, enclosed circuit breakers, and other types of electrical service equipment

Ability to count lights and identify light types (these are counted by type)
Ability to…