Building Consultant - Toronto, Canada - Engineering Search Firm Inc
Description
Reporting to the Manager of Inspection Services, the Building Consultant - Property Condition Assessments performs thorough site assessments which include highly technical problem solving as well as quality assurance checks.
The incumbent in this role also prepares quality reports following each assessment in a timely fashion and provides sound technical consultative advice for clients.
Property Condition Assessments & Reserve Fund Studies:
Performs property condition assessments and reviews all relevant documents, drawings, etc. pertaining to the project.
Prepares written reports following site visits.
Prepares and researches cost estimates for recommended repairs.
Works on reserve fund studies, performance audits, pre-construction surveys and capital replacement studies.
Assists with preparing client proposals.
Problem Investigation, Project Management, Quality Assurance:
Conducts on site assessments.
Investigates any building issues, failures and deterioration.
Liaises with clients, contractors and third-parties relevant to the particular project.
Prepares construction specifications and detailed reports describing on site field observations.
Attends company functions with clients, as required
Provides reliable technical advice to clients.
CAD Design & Drafting:
Collaborates on or designs repair details.
Prepares drawings and details for project management jobs.
TRG and Textbook Updates
Updates in-house Technical Reference Guide publication.
Ensures up to date information on HVAC manufacturers and sourcing information on new manufacturers.
Textbook updates involve dealing with illustrations (either creating new or updating existing) for what will become a complete Commercial Inspection Handbook.
Relationships
Internally
Administrative Team
Engineers/Inspectors Team
Manager of Inspection Services
President
Externally
Clients/potential clients
Third party suppliers
Skills, Traits and Behaviours
- 3 years of design experience, building systems and mechanical backgroundBachelor of Engineering or Architecture desiredKnowledge of building codes an assetAblebodied, physically able to climb roofs and deal with the elementsGood literacy skillsWorking knowledge of technical communicationAccess to a vehicle and holds a G licenseWorks well in a team environment with sound negotiation and people skillsFast learner who is eager to learnFlexible to change
Successful employees are strong in these areas:
Customer service focus - internal and external customers
Interpersonal skills - builds rapport
Verbal and written communication skills - clarity, brevity and active listening
Computer skills including MS Office 365
Work independently and collaboratively
Organizational skills - works efficiently
Self-motivated - takes initiative, solution oriented
Receptive to change - flexible
Meet deadlines - time management
Reliable - meets deadlines, takes ownership of responsibilities, punctual
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