Facility Assessment Specialist

Kraus-Anderson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive program

Job summary

Kraus-Anderson is seeking a Facility Assessment Specialist to support facility condition assessments, site walkthroughs, and master planning with a focus on safety and quality standards.

The role involves working with owners and project teams to estimate costs, prioritize repairs, and ensure compliance with KA quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in facility assessment or related field.
• Background in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong business development skills to grow the business.
• Clear verbal and written communication with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while delivering excellent service.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Comply with KA policies and safety standards.
• Demonstrates high work ethic and upholds company values.
• Meet deadlines and complete duties per KA standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility systems and site conditions across multiple building domains.
• Create detailed maintenance reports for long-term planning.
• Estimate costs and prioritize repairs and maintenance.
• Assist master planning and budgeting for facility needs.
• Build and maintain client relationships; review deliverables before submission.
• Communicate opportunities to facility assessment manager or director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Business development

Policy compliance

Work ethic

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Core Purpose

Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast. We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

The Facility Assessment Specialist will assist Kraus-Anderson’s (KA) efforts in completing facility condition assessments, site walkthroughs, deferred maintenance planning, deferred maintenance estimating, project estimating, business development and ensuring compliance with all KA quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects facility systems and materials including but not limited to site conditions, building structure, exterior envelope, interior finishes, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyance, technology, and various building infrastructure and systems.
• Creates detailed maintenance reports to assist owner in long-term facility planning.
• Estimates costs and prioritizes repairs, replacements, and maintenance of building systems.
• Assists project team in facility master planning and budgeting to help identify facility needs beyond building repairs and maintenance, including possible building replacement.
• Builds and maintains a relationship with the client and reviews any deliverables from the project team before distributing to the client.
• Communicates to the facility assessment manager and/or director about future client and prospect consulting, service, or project opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Engineering, Architectural, or Construction Management background, familiar with the construction and operation of a facility and its associated property and grounds (inclusive of an understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, exterior envelope, interior construction, building structure systems).
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Business development skills to support and grow this business effort.
• Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Ensure deadlines are met and work assignments are completed on time.
• Ensure that all duties follow KA’s quality and safety standards.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in architecture, construction management, building operations, or engineering.
• Affiliation with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA) or American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) trade organizations.

Other

• Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and adherence to KA’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Travel within the Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas will be required on a regular basis; additional travel, including overnight, will be up to 25% of the time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Field/Jobsite Requirements

• Frequently sits, stands and talks.
• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50% or more.
• Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or fluorescent lighting.
• Navigate between office building floors, and attend off-site meetings/site visits.
• Site visits will require covering sites of nearly 400k SF per day, approximately 3-4 miles per day.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must work and climb on a jobsite to review or inspect work progress.
• Ability to maneuver on ladders and scaffolding, walk through sand or mud, and climb on and around vehicles and construction equipment.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program.

Why KA

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future. We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program. KA offers full-time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including medical insurance plan options, health savings accounts (HSA), flex spending accounts (FSA), wellness program, fitness center, KA University training and development, 401(k) plan, company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability, company-sponsored life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance, time off including vacation, sick and holiday pay, workplace flexibility, paid parental leave, paid military leave for active reserve duty, and free parking.

EOE / Vets / Disabled