Facility Condition Assessment Consultant - Electrical Surveyor

CBRE; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Assessment Consultant to perform condition assessments of electrical and low voltage systems across diverse facilities. You will travel with a team to inspect manufacturing, hospitals, airports, laboratories, and commercial buildings.

You will document findings with tablets, develop replacement cost estimates, and interact with client facilities staff to understand operations and capital needs.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in facility assessments, inspections, operations, or construction.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards for existing facilities.
• Experience developing replacement cost estimates using RSMeans or similar datasets.
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review client documentation prior to and during inspections (drawings, reports, maintenance records).
• Perform visual inspections of building systems and equipment (power, lighting, vertical conveyance, low voltage).
• Evaluate system conditions for conformance with codes, accessibility, life safety, energy, and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Mobile data collection

Inspection planning

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management

Tools

RSMeans data

Mobile data collection software

Job description

About The Role

The Facilities Assessment Consultant performs condition assessments of building systems, equipment, and supporting site infrastructure, with a primary focus on electrical and low voltage systems. This role involves traveling with a team of professional assessors to inspect a wide variety of facility types, ranging from manufacturing and hospitals to airports, laboratories, and commercial buildings.

What You’ll Do

• Review client documentation prior to and during inspections (drawings, reports, maintenance records, etc.).
• Perform visual inspections of building systems and equipment including normal power, emergency power, lighting, vertical conveyance, and low voltage systems.
• Evaluate system conditions using professional judgment, including conformance with client standards and applicable codes related to accessibility, life safety, energy, and sustainability where required.
• Collaborate with client facilities staff to understand operations, capital investments, and functional needs.
• Use tablets and mobile data collection software to document findings and support condition assessments with photographic evidence.
• Develop replacement and corrective cost estimates using CBRE Turner & Townsend cost libraries and vendor research when necessary.
• Document findings in CBRE Turner & Townsend’s asset management and capital planning software.
• Perform individual quality assurance to ensure findings are accurate, complete, and aligned with project scope.
• Support client inquiries by providing clarification and guidance related to assessment findings.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to walk and inspect large facilities and campuses up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to access and assess building systems (including rooftop systems).
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50-70%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel.

What You’ll Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Facility condition assessments or inspections
  • Facility operations
  • Building design or construction
  • Property or facilities management
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards for existing facilities.
• Experience performing quantity surveys and developing replacement cost estimates using RSMeans or similar data sets.
• Experience evaluating facility conditions and performing lifecycle analysis with corrective cost recommendations.
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize critical tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registrations or technical certifications.
• Multi discipline knowledge including architectural, structural, mechanical (HVAC and plumbing), electrical, and/or site utilities.
• Experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1 and 2 energy audits
• Government clearance (where applicable).
• Driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible for performance-based bonus as part of total compensation.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, HSA, and 401(k) retirement plan.

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $135,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).