Property assessor

Jr MEP Property Condition Assessor

Job ID

Posted

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Surveying/Consultancy, Construction

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

The purpose of this position is to gain an in-depth understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems via nationwide site assessment work with up to 75% travel. The value you will deliver will be summarized in client reports or databases of observed MEP equipment condition in buildings and campuses across all major market sectors. Our Fortune 500 clientele expects you to be part of the "best team on the field" solutions to their property condition questions. Each junior engineer will conduct asset surveys in existing buildings, write property condition and energy assessment reports, and support architectural and MEP staff across the nation with direct accountability for project delivery.

In the early months of this job the successful candidate will conduct mentored site visits focused on asset data collection to bring each new team member up to speed rapidly. This work is delivered via iOS app-based survey tools which not only collect equipment model and serial number, but drills down into ratings of equipment condition, criticality, and categorization into a naming hierarchy. Candidates with prior survey or app-based tool experience preferred.

Our projects revolve around delivering considered data to demanding clients in a timely manner. Project management responsibilities will include self-scheduling, coordinating, and executing site visits throughout the US followed by research to confirm site observations, and finally reporting to communicate findings. Each team member is expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously (ideally 2-3 at a time) and communicate proactively with leadership if delivery timeline is in jeopardy.

A Mechanical/ Electrical Project Manager is responsible for providing technical review of existing facilities for owners, lenders, buyers, and investors to provide information required to make an informed decision concerning the physical condition of properties and the cost associated with those conditions.

Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) are prepared for industrial, warehouse, retail facilities, multi-family residential complexes, medical facilities, hospitality properties, institutional and high-rise buildings.

The successful candidate will be personable, an effective communicator and team player. Additionally, they will have a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor to help them navigate the challenges surrounding a project while keeping morale high. Finally, the goal of this position is for the team member to support in delivery of client services and play a proactive role in optimization of our survey and reporting software through coding and low-code / no-code updates that increase our team's effectiveness and efficiency. This is a critical component of continually optimizing our client value and ensuring that we are part of why CBRE delivers best in class value in the commercial real estate marketplace!

This position will require frequent day and overnight travel - up to 75% and is fully remote (if candidate is within 30 minutes of a major airport).

What you will do:

• Conducts walk-through surveys (from 1 hour to multiple days) to assess condition of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. (This may require climbing two-story ladders or going up in a lift)

• Interviews property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the subject property's condition.

• Reviews repair/improvement cost information, certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and similar information to determine the condition of the building.

• Documents the condition and physical deficiencies of a property by taking representative and detailed photographs of a properties' site and building systems

• Prepares complex Property Condition Reports (PCR) to include cost estimates to remedy building deficiencies

• Prepares estimated costs to remedy building deficiencies in an immediate time and capital reserve time period (5 to 50 years)

• Provides formal technical guidance in areas of expertise.

• Software programming experience is a major plus!

• Energy audit experience, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and LEED accreditation a plus.

• Ability to adaptively solve problems in high-pressure situations. Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)

What you must have:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in mechanical or electrical engineering.

• 1-2 years of previous work experience - preferably focused on commercial building evaluation or commercial design experience with a general understanding of MEP building systems.

• Any building evaluation, asset data collection or PCA reporting experience strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

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

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is 60000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is 70000 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. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)