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Facility Condition Assessment

The Facility Condition Assessment Specialist provides technical services to clients through the evaluation of building systems, facility assets, and environmental conditions; conducts comprehensive facility condition assessments; documents building deficiencies and deferred maintenance needs; reviews construction documents for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements; assists clients in developing assessment methodologies and building standards; serves as a technical resource in support of documentation and facility stewardship initiatives.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and facility professionals to develop, implement, and continuously improve facility condition assessment programs for a diverse portfolio of client facilities
• Conduct comprehensive on-site assessments of buildings, infrastructure, and building systems using established methodologies and asset rating systems to evaluate and document deficiencies, deferred maintenance, code compliance concerns, life-cycle replacement needs, and operational risks
• Evaluate the condition, performance, and remaining useful life of facility assets including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, environmental, and site systems
• Document assessment findings and recommendations for corrective action through photographs, field notes, and supporting technical documentation
• Enter and maintain facility condition data within web-based asset management platforms to support maintenance planning, renewal forecasting, and capital budget development
• Communicate building deficiencies, safety concerns, regulatory issues, and non-compliant conditions to clients
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and related design documents prepared by architects and engineers to verify compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, accessibility requirements, sustainability goals, and client design standards
• Assist clients in the development, implementation, and maintenance of facility assessment criteria, and design guidelines
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence and recommendations that clearly communicate complex facility issues and proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to facility assessment methodologies, data quality, reporting processes, and client service delivery
• Remain current with emerging facility management practices, building technologies, applicable codes, industry standards, and asset management principles
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Support track, performs work at Senior Support level or higher; for Professional track, performs work at the Advanced Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $59,580.00
• MidPoint – $72,936.00
• Maximum – $86,400.00

• Compliance
• Consulting
• Document management
• Project Management
• Risk analysis
• Safety management
• Stakeholder engagement