Facility Condition Assessment Consultant - Electrical Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Facility Condition Assessment Consultant – Electrical Surveyor to lead inspections and document findings for diverse facilities across the United States.

The role requires knowledge of electrical systems, cost estimation, and strong communication. Travel will be heavy (50-70%), with a focus on delivering accurate condition assessments and lifecycle recommendations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in facility condition assessments, inspections, operations, building design, or facilities management.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards for existing facilities.
• Experience developing replacement cost estimates and lifecycle analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile data collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Review client documentation prior to and during inspections (drawings, reports, maintenance records).
• Perform visual inspections of building systems and equipment including electrical and low voltage systems.
• Evaluate system conditions against client standards and applicable codes for accessibility, life safety, energy and sustainability.
• Collaborate with client facilities staff to understand operations and capital needs.
• Use tablets and mobile data collection software to document findings with photos.
• Develop replacement and corrective cost estimates using cost libraries and vendor research.
• Document findings in asset management and capital planning software.
• Perform quality assurance to ensure accuracy and scope alignment.
• Support client inquiries with clarification on assessment findings.

Skills

Electrical inspections

Documentation & reporting

Cost estimation

Communication

Mobility / travel

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Construction/Facility Management background

Tools

RSMeans

CBRE Turner & Townsend cost libraries

Job description

Facility Condition Assessment Consultant - Electrical Surveyor

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 126000 - yearly

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

The Facilities Assessment Consultant performs condition assessments of building systems, equipment, and supporting site infrastructure, with a primary focus onelectrical 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 travelapproximately 50-70%, primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel.
• 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 inElectrical Engineering, Facility Management, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum2 years of experiencein 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.

*On site requirements might change based on client needs*

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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