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Responsible for leading the direction, completion, and outcome of commercial building assessment projects and related services in accordance with ASTM standards and/or client specific scopes of work. This requires using knowledge of buildings, construction, and technical standards. This role will discuss the project site with site contact and municipal facilities.  The Project Assessor (onsite/field) will be required to travel to client project sites.

1. Conducts client facing on-site assessments and prepares written report that accurately describes onsite assessment findings including but not limited to: Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), energy audits, ADA Assessments, mechanical equipment evaluations, space utilization planning and analysis, and other technical services associated with capital planning of commercial, institutional, and/or municipal facilities.
2. There may also be previously prepared building condition survey reports, appraisals, and ADA surveys that must be analyzed with specialized knowledge.
3. Completes equipment and building component inventory surveys capturing requirements.
4. Determines and identifies system type, condition, remaining useful life and significant physical deficiencies of building components and systems based on visual inspection.
5. Provide recommendations and planning level cost estimates for building envelopes, components and systems repair or replacement for inclusion in the capital budget plan.
6. Travel (by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train) is a significant component of this role, with approximately 30-50% of the workweek spent traveling to client sites across the U.S. The travel schedule often involves back-to-back on-site visits, with limited time between trips. Overnight stays away from home are common, and weekend travel may occasionally be required to meet project deadlines. Employees in this role should expect frequent travel.

• Owns project-by-project communication across the leadership team and keeps stakeholders informed of actual or potential issues, including ongoing updates on report delivery timelines to production teams.
• Conducts a wide range of building assessments depending on division, including Property Condition Assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos/lead/radon sampling, seismic reports, structural and roofing surveys, Facility Condition Assessments, energy audits, accessibility assessments, mechanical equipment evaluations, Industrial Maintenance Operations & FLS assessments, ADA checklists, pre-construction document reviews, construction monitoring, desk reviews, and report/document reviews, while identifying client- and project-specific needs.
• Performs physical surveys of accessible and visible building systems and components, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural elements, foundations, interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, roofs, and pavement, ensuring accurate identification of client/project requirements.
• Observes and evaluates visible mechanical systems, components, equipment, and conditions to identify significant physical deficiencies.
• Measures areas and quantities to support accurate cost estimates for repair, replacement, or capital reserve planning.
• Conducts interviews with property owners or representatives, tenants, service providers, government agencies, and other knowledgeable stakeholders.
• Provides comprehensive photographic documentation of site conditions.
• Prepares detailed written reports using digital tools, incorporating field observations, photos, interviews, and client-specific scope requirements.
• Adapts scope and technical writing to varying project requirements based on property type, geography, and site conditions.
• Applies professional and technical expertise to develop project plans and assessment strategies.
• Reviews property records provided by clients, including leasing documents, repair receipts, improvement records, proposals, operating expense schedules, and available construction drawings.
• Reviews additional documentation when available, such as certificates of occupancy, maintenance logs, elevator safety reports, fire/building department reports, and warranty information.
• Serves as technical lead, providing guidance and direction on specialized projects and protocols.
• Meets or exceeds productivity and report quality performance objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality of company operations and information.
• Delivers responsive and proactive customer service to clients.
• Demonstrates alignment with company guiding principles and strategic goals.
• Follows all policies, SOPs, and work instructions to support quality standards and strategic initiatives.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment in compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Meets physical demands required for job performance.

• Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software, to include Quire and AssetCalc, Microsoft Suite and business specific software and other project specific applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.

• Understanding of construction materials and methods, environmental concerns, cost estimating, and the industry standards.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within the organization and business units.
• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to successfully work from remote location.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of three years of related experience. In lieu of degree, five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).

• Current Registered Architect or Professional Engineer preferred for Asset Management and Architecture & Engineering Departments a bonus.

While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:

• Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary, and/or measurements (at least once for each building assessed)
• Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed)
• Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed) (not typically applicable during ADA Assessments or Environmental Site Assessments)
• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact)
• Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus)
• Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds) (not typically applicable during ADA Assessments)
• Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek)
• Operating a motor vehicle
• Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client sites across the U.S. 
• Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client sites 30% - 50% of the time across the U.S. as indicated in the essential duties and responsibilities section.

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