Building Condition Assessor II

BGIS; Markham; On-site; CAD 63,839 - 79,246; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company seeks a Building Condition Assessor II in York Region, Markham. The role involves conducting asset assessments to identify conditions and deficiencies. Candidates should have a relevant university degree, 3-5 years of experience, and proficiency with build condition assessment tools. This position offers full-time hours with a salary between $63,839 and $79,246 annually and a commitment to quality and sustainability in operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience required.
• Enrolled in EIT or P.Eng asset.
• General knowledge of technical standards for building condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset condition assessments.
• Provides recommendations for building systems repair or replacement.
• Leads scheduling and coordinates site activities.

Skills

Knowledge of building condition assessment

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication skills

Proficient with MS Excel

Ability to work independently

Education

University degree in a relevant field (architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering)

Tools

Asset assessment management software

RealSuite tools

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real‑estate services. With a combined team of over 10,000 professionals worldwide, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver. We actively seek new opportunities that drive innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. For further information, visit www.bgis.com.

Company Culture

• Culture of Care: We deeply care for each other, our clients, partners, and the communities we serve.
• High Performing Teams: We go Above and Beyond to deliver exceptional services. Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Initiation, Visibility, Drive, and Integration are core to high performance.
• Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability: We conduct every action with a focus on preserving our earth.

Opportunity

The Building Condition Assessor II applies building condition assessment processes and technical standards in conducting (specialized) asset assessments for the purpose of identifying asset condition and deficiencies.

This role can work with RealSuite tools including RealAsset, the BCA Mobile application, Astea for site scheduling and progress tracking, and BGIS Business Intelligence toolset. It may also engage with client Asset Management Information Systems as appropriate.

The Building Condition Assessor II will collaborate with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and plays a key role in our integrated approach to operating buildings.

Opportunities for Development

• BCA Team Lead
• Advancement to Technical Roles within the Professional Services team
• Operational Facility Management roles on account
• Project Management roles to lead and execute projects

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Safety Ownership and Regulatory Compliance

• Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection, and mandates by BGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law.

Building Condition Assessments

• Applies knowledge of building condition assessment processes and technical standards in conducting asset assessments, annual building inspections and other specialized asset assessments.
• Conducts asset condition assessments.
• Establishes a strong technical presence at facility sites and cultivates technical relationships with on‑site personnel.
• Identifies and evaluates specialized asset component and systems conditions and deficiencies.
• Completes asset assessment condition reports utilizing asset assessment management software.
• Provides recommendations and cost estimates for building envelopes, components and systems repair or replacement for inclusion in the capital budget plan.
• Completes Project Justification forms to support project prioritization.
• Leads scheduling and coordinates site activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Integration and Collaboration with Account Departments

• Work in collaboration with Facility and Project Management to ensure accurate information and building nuances are captured in the BCA – including any historical projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• University degree in a relevant field such as architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, building science or building engineering.
• 3-5 Years of relevant work experience.
• Enrolled in EIT or P.Eng asset.
• General knowledge of technical standards and processes for completing building condition assessments, particularly ASTM Practice E2018-15 “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process.”
• Advanced knowledge of cost estimating for replacement and repair of building components and systems.
• General knowledge of building science including base knowledge of all areas of study – architectural building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems or site components.
• Specialized knowledge in one of the fields of study – architectural, structural, building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems.
• General knowledge of building design, construction and facility operation of commercial buildings.
• Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel and ability to learn other applications quickly.
• Strong computer skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel 50‑70%.

Licenses and Professional Accreditation

• Valid driver's license.
• LEED Certification from Canada Green Building Council, an asset.

This is a regular, full‑time position with a salary range of $63,8397 - $79,246 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

**Note**: This posting is for a future vacancy. Artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants; however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions.