Building Consultant - Property Condition Assessments

Engineering Search Firm Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Search Firm Inc. is seeking a Building Consultant – Property Condition Assessments to perform thorough on-site assessments, review drawings and documents, and provide practical, sound technical solutions for clients.

The role includes preparing written reports after site visits, researching cost estimates for repairs, and developing reserve fund studies, performance audits, and capital replacement analyses; strong communicator with clients and third parties is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of PCA experience and building system reviews.
• Excellent knowledge of ASTM E2018 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments.
• Familiar with Condominium Act, 1998 requirements for Reserve Fund Studies.
• Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma desired.
• Pursuing or obtained P.Eng., as applicable.
• Knowledge of building codes is an asset.
• Access to a vehicle and holds a G license.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.
• Able to climb roofs; comfortable with the elements.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCAs and review project documents.
• Prepare written reports after site visits.
• Research cost estimates for recommended repairs.
• Prepare reserve fund studies and related audits.
• Conduct on-site assessments.
• Investigate building issues and deterioration.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and third-parties.
• Assist in drafting construction specs and reports.
• Attend client functions as required.
• Provide reliable technical advice to clients.
• Collaborate on or design repair details.
• Prepare engineered designs and drawings.

Skills

PCA experience

ASTM E2018

Condo Act knowledge

P.Eng pursuit

Building codes

MS Office 365

AutoCAD

Report writing

Teamwork

Communication

G license

Physical fitness

Independence

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Building Consultant – Property Condition Assessments performs thorough site assessments which include technical problem solving as well as quality assurance checks. The incumbent in this role also prepares quality reports following each onsite assessment in a timely fashion and provides sound technical consultative advice for clients.

Position Responsibilities

Property Condition Assessments & Reserve Fund Studies

• Performs property condition assessments (PCAs) and reviews all relevant documents, drawings, etc. pertaining to the project.
• Prepares written reports following site visits.
• Prepares and researches cost estimates for recommended repairs.
• Prepares reserve fund studies, performance audits, pre-construction surveys and capital replacement studies.

Problem Investigation, Project Management, Quality Assurance:

• Conducts on site assessments.
• Investigates any building issues, failures and deterioration.
• Liaises with clients, contractors and third-parties relevant to the particular project.
• Assists in preparing construction specifications and detailed reports describing on site field observations.
• Attends company functions with clients, as required
• Provides reliable technical advice to clients.

CAD Design & Drafting:

• Collaborates on or designs repair details.
• Assists in preparing engineered designs, construction specifications, drawings and detailed reports describing on site field observations.

Internally

• Administrative Team
• President

Externally

• Clients/potential clients
• Third party suppliers

Skills,

• 3-5 years of PCA experience, building system and structure reviews
• Excellent knowledge of ASTM E2018 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments
• Familiar with requirements of Condominium Act, 1998 for Reserve Fund Studies and Performance Audits
• Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma desired
• Pursuing/obtained P.Eng., as applicable
• Knowledge of building codes an asset
• Able-bodied, physically able to climb roofs and deal with the elements
• Working knowledge of technical communication
• Access to a vehicle and holds a G license
• Works well in a team environment with sound negotiation and people skills
• Eager to learn
• Flexible to change
• Customer service focus – internal and external customers
• Interpersonal skills – builds rapport
• Verbal and written communication skills – clarity, brevity and active listening
• Computer skills including MS Office 365 and AutoCAD
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Organizational skills – works efficiently
• Self-motivated – takes initiative, solution oriented
• Receptive to change – flexible
• Reliable – takes ownership of responsibilities, punctual