Field Facilities Professional

Terracon; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Nashville seeks an entry-level Facilities professional to diagnose and develop repair/restoration solutions for built environments. You will assist in assessments, inspections, testing, and preparation of reports and plans, while gaining exposure to increasingly complex projects and overseeing small-to-medium contracts.

The role emphasizes following safety guidelines, contributing to pre-task planning, and maintaining rigorous quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in building science or related field or 4-9 years' related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and develop repair/restoration solutions for built environments.
• Assist in performing assessments, inspections and testing.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and research.
• Assist and gain exposure to projects of greater complexity and scope.
• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in building science or related field

4-9 years' related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Diagnose and develop repair/restoration solutions for the built environment. This includes all major components and systems of buildings and other infrastructure. Projects range from property condition assessments to detailed evaluations of structural systems, roofs, facades, plaza deck and below grade waterproofing systems, MEP systems, pavements, industrial floors, and construction materials. Assessment techniques include, visual examination, non‑destructive testing, instrumentation and load testing, laboratory testing, and destructive examinations. Client deliverables range from reports of findings and recommendations to development of restoration design documents and construction oversight/administration.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Entry-level Facilities professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Works typically on smaller, routine projects.
• Assists in performing assessments, inspections and testing.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and research.
• Assists and gains exposure to projects of greater complexity and scope.
• Performs and sometimes oversees contract administration for small-to-medium projects.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre‑task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in building science or related building field and up to 5 years' experience in facility assessment. Or, in lieu of a degree, 4-9 years' related experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.