Senior Building Condition Assessor

CAPREIT Apartments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Building Condition Assessor with extensive knowledge of building systems. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, create long-term maintenance budgets, and maintain mechanical equipment inventories. Requirements include a relevant university degree, 10-15 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary between $90,000 - $120,000 and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Paid Vacation

Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

Employee Savings Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Learning & Professional Development

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in building assessment or a similar role.
• Professional certification (e.g., BSS, P.Eng., or equivalent) is an asset.
• Ability to work at heights utilizing suspended access equipment.
• Valid drivers’ license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of building components and systems.
• Develop a 10-year budget forecast for maintenance and capital improvements.
• Create and maintain an inventory list of mechanical equipment.
• Prepare comprehensive Building Condition Assessment reports.

Skills

Building assessment

Communication skills

Technical standards knowledge

Cost estimating

Team player

Proficient in MS Office

Education

University degree in architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, or building science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Title: Senior Building Condition Assessor

Reports To: Associate Director, Engineering and Project Management

Position Summary

The Senior Assessor should have a comprehensive understanding of building structure and envelope components, as well as electrical and mechanical systems. This role involves conducting detailed assessments, creating long-term budget forecasts, and maintaining an inventory of all mechanical equipment within the buildings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of building structural components, building envelope systems, and electrical and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations and performance standards.
• Develop a 10-year look-ahead budget forecast for maintenance and capital improvements based on assessments and current industry standards for various building components.
• Create and maintain a detailed inventory list of all mechanical equipment in the building, including specifications, conditions, and recommendations for replacement or upgrades.
• Prepare comprehensive Building Condition Assessment reports detailing findings from site assessments, reviewing previous BCAs; along with actionable recommendations and budget projections.
• Lead scheduling and coordinating of site visits with site staff.
• Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure integrated approach towards building assessments and scheduling future projects/improvements.
• Assist other teams, as assigned, with new acquisitions assessment, capital planning, review of consultant’s BCA reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in relevant fields such as architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, building science or building engineering. (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in building assessment or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certification (e.g., BSS, P.Eng., or equivalent) is an asset.
• Knowledge of technical standards and process in completing building condition assessments, in particular American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E2018-15 “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process.
• Advanced knowledge of the process of cost estimating for replacement and repair of building components and systems.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal operational and management teams and external associates and vendors.
• Required to travel to support capex projects across Canada.
• Ability to work at heights utilizing suspended access equipment such as swing stages and zoom-booms.
• Knowledge of building science including all areas of study - architectural building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems or site components.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• A team player with leadership abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new applications and software for report writing.
• Valid drivers’ license and access to a vehicle.

What’s in it for you?

At CAPREIT, we reward all permanent full-time employees:

• Competitive Base Salary between $90,000 - $120,000
• Paid Vacation
• Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employee Savings Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Learning & Professional Development