Site Assessment Specialist

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What this job involves:

This client-facing role combines technical expertise with consulting services to deliver comprehensive facility assessments for mission-critical infrastructure. You'll independently conduct Critical Environment Gap Assessments for data centers and critical facilities, evaluating MEP systems, identifying infrastructure gaps, and providing actionable recommendations. The position requires managing projects from proposal development through final deliverable while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project profitability. Success in this role means translating complex technical findings into clear business recommendations that help clients optimize their critical infrastructure investments.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Conducting comprehensive Critical Environment Gap Assessments (CEGA) for data centers and mission-critical facilities through visual, non-intrusive inspections of MEP systems

Performing detailed evaluations of electrical power systems (UPS, generators, PDUs, transformers, switch gear), cooling infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units), fire suppression systems, and building automation systems

Assessing equipment condition, redundancy configurations (N, N+1, 2N), compliance with industry standards (NFPA, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE), and identifying single points of failure or deferred maintenance

Developing feasibility studies for generator systems, UPS replacement strategies, and HVAC design analysis with phased implementation plans

Serving as primary client contact during site visits, conducting stakeholder interviews, coordinating logistics, and delivering findings presentations to client leadership teams

Generating detailed technical proposals with scope definition, deliverables, pricing, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for capital improvements

Authoring comprehensive assessment reports including executive summaries, MEP systems analysis, code compliance gaps, prioritized recommendations with implementation timelines, and opinion of probable costs

Managing multiple concurrent projects by tracking hours, expenses, profitability metrics, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

Maintaining organized documentation including photo archives, equipment inventory matrices, and management presentations that meet JLL quality standards.

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field

Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience in critical facilities, data centers, or mission-critical infrastructure

Demonstrated expertise in electrical power systems (UPS, generators, PDUs, ATS, switch gear), mechanical cooling systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, evaporative cooling), fire suppression and life safety systems, and building automation systems

Strong understanding of Uptime Institute Tier Standards, NFPA codes (70, 75, 110), data center design best practices, redundancy configurations, and equipment lifecycle management

Proven experience developing technical proposals, scope documents, and ROM cost estimates for capital projects

Strong financial acumen with ability to…