Electrical Assessor II

Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS), a subsidiary of CannonDesign, is seeking an Electrical Assessor II. This role is remote within the U.S., with a preference for candidates located in or near: Buffalo, NY; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL. In this position, the ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting facility condition assessments of the electrical and low-voltage systems for various building types, including healthcare, education, sports, municipal, and commercial facilities across the US. Candidates who do well in this role often have a background as a Journeyman or Master Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, and/or Instrumentational and Electrical Technician for an institutional employer. Projects are typically short and range from one to six months. Field deployments are typically one week in length and usually not more than two per month.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site facility assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating building electrical systems, including emergency power, photovoltaic, fire alarm, security, data communication, and surveillance systems; Work effectively and efficiently with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets; maintain average daily walk rate of 125-250k square feet; Determine the condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for electrical and low-voltage systems; Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues; Identify recommendations for correction and describe them with sufficient technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating; Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work orders, and operations information; prepare project progress documentation for project manager review; Review work of peers; actively participate in post-project reviews; May handle other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience; Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, as well as a clear aptitude for tablet and mobile device usage; Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments; Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope

Nice to have

Direct experience in conducting architectural facility condition assessments; Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions; Prior cost estimating experience; Registration, licensure or technical certification in a related field; Experience with Deltek Vision, Adobe Suite, and Bluebeam

Benefits

Flexible work schedules; hybrid model; competitive benefits package including generous paid time off policy; inclusive work environment; coaching with leadership; opportunity to work for a growing team; medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending account options; voluntary insurances; paid time off; flex-time summer hours; remote work options; 401k plan; employee perk programs; discretionary bonuses