Facilities Consultant - Architectural

Position: Facilities Consultant - Architectural )
Architect – Facilities Assessment Consultant (Architectural) – Canada About Gordian Gordian is an international leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian also provides proprietary RS Means data, facility intelligence solutions, and asset management services. Gordian operates under Fortive (NYSE: FTV), a Fortune 500 company.

The Facilities Planning Team delivers facility condition assessments, capital planning, and asset management services to clients across Canada and internationally. Our clients include higher education institutions, K-12 school boards, healthcare organizations, government agencies, municipalities, corporate portfolios, and facility management providers. We provide data-driven insights that help organizations make informed decisions regarding their facility assets and capital investments.

Position Summary Gordian is seeking an Architect – Facilities Assessment Consultant (Architectural) to support facility condition assessment, capital planning, and asset management projects across Canada.

The successful candidate will conduct architectural and building envelope assessments of existing facilities, evaluating the condition, performance, and remaining useful life of building systems and components. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of assessors, the consultant will inspect a diverse range of facilities, including schools, hospitals, universities, government buildings, laboratories, airports, correctional facilities, and heritage structures.

This position is ideal for professionals with experience in architecture, building science, building envelope consulting, facility assessments, or asset management who are interested in applying their expertise to capital planning and lifecycle management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Facility Assessment & Inspections Review drawings, specifications, maintenance records, previous reports, and other client-provided documentation prior to and during site assessments.

Perform visual inspections of architectural and building envelope systems, including:

Roofing systems

Exterior walls and cladding

Windows and curtain walls

Doors and hardware

Foundations and waterproofing systems

Interior finishes

Accessibility features

Building envelope assemblies

Assess the condition, performance, and remaining useful life of architectural systems and components.

Conduct facility condition assessments (FCA) and building envelope evaluations in accordance with Gordian methodologies and industry standards.

Document deficiencies, deterioration, code concerns, and operational issues using field notes, photographs, and digital assessment tools.

Analysis & Capital Planning Develop repair, replacement, and renewal recommendations based on observed conditions and industry best practices.

Perform service life evaluations and deferred maintenance analyses.

Support long-term capital planning initiatives through lifecycle forecasting and capital renewal recommendations.

Prepare quantity takeoffs and develop repair and replacement cost estimates using RSMeans, Gordian cost data, and other industry-standard resources.

Prioritize repair and replacement projects based on condition, risk, operational impact, and client objectives.

Client & Project Support Collaborate with facility managers, operations staff, and client stakeholders to understand building history, maintenance practices, and operational requirements.

Explain assessment findings and recommendations to clients in a clear and professional manner.

Assist project teams with technical reviews, report preparation, quality assurance, and data validation activities.

Support continuous improvement of…