Architectural Assessor I

The Opportunity: At FOS, it’s all about the people. We’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in. This position can be done in any state in the United States, but preference will be given to candidates in NY, MA, IL, TX, and CO. In this position, the ideal candidate will work with experienced Assessor staff on the architectural, structural, and civil portions of facility condition assessments on various asset types including buildings in the healthcare, education, sports, public, and commercial sectors. Ability to assess non-building assets such as bridges, piers, pavement, and sitework is helpful. Under the direction of experienced Assessors, this person will be responsible for observing, identifying, and documenting all architectural, structural, and civil systems for a given asset, identifying any deficiencies that these systems have, and providing recommendations with budgetary cost estimates for how best to correct the deficiencies. Additionally, Architectural Assessors at this level are responsible to actively engage in coaching, mentoring, and other learning opportunities with Architectural Assessors on their project team, learning about work quality for the Architectural discipline, how to interface with clients and their facility staff teams, and supporting the Project Managers in various tasks as assigned. Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating architectural/general trades building systems. This includes identifying deficiencies of interior finishes and systems, exterior envelopes, site conditions, structural systems etc. and providing written narratives of the description, critical issue, and recommendations to remediate
• Work with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets by maintaining a typical daily walk rate from 100,000 to 175,000 square feet per day
• Determine condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
• Identify recommendations for correction and describe in technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating
• Identify civil-type systems such as pavements, landscaping, fencing, site elements, visible utility structures, etc
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous workorders, and operations information
• Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
• Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews

What we offer:

• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous …