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Facilities Assessment Consultant - Mechanical 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 RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence and Asset Management solutions. Gordian operates under Fortive, a Fortune 500 company.

The Gordian Facilities Planning team delivers facilities condition assessments, capital planning, and asset management services to clients across Higher Education, K-12, Healthcare, Government, Corporate, and Facilities Management providers. The team is a trusted advisor in the industry, providing valuable data and insights to help clients ensure their facilities are mission-ready.

The Facilities Assessment Consultant performs condition assessments of building systems and supporting site infrastructure, with a primary focus on mechanical systems. This role involves traveling with a team of professional assessors to inspect a wide variety of facility types, ranging from schools and hospitals to airports, laboratories to, and historic government buildings.

• Review client documentation prior to and during inspections (drawings, reports, maintenance records, etc.).
• Perform visual inspections of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and distribution systems.
• Evaluate system conditions using professional judgment, including conformance with client standards and applicable codes related to accessibility, life safety, energy, and sustainability where required.
• Collaborate with client facilities staff to understand operations, capital investments, and functional needs.
• Use tablets and mobile data‑collection software to document findings and support condition assessments with photographic evidence.
• Develop replacement and corrective cost estimates using Gordian cost libraries and vendor research when necessary.
• Document findings in Gordian’s asset management and capital planning software.
• Perform individual quality assurance to ensure findings are accurate, complete, and aligned with project scope.
• Support client inquiries by providing clarification and guidance related to assessment findings.

• Ability to walk and inspect large facilities and campuses up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to access and assess building systems (including rooftop systems).
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40-50%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Facility condition assessments or inspections
  • Facility operations
  • Building design or construction
  • Property or facilities management
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards for existing facilities.
• Experience performing quantity surveys and developing replacement cost estimates using RSMeans or similar data sets.
• Experience evaluating facility conditions and performing lifecycle analysis with corrective cost recommendations.
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize critical tasks.

• Professional registrations or technical certifications.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge including architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC and plumbing), electrical, and/or site utilities.
• Government clearance (where…