Senior Building Condition Assessor

Title: Senior Building Condition Assessor

Reports To: Associate Director, Engineering and Project Management

Position Summary: The Senior Assessor should have a comprehensive understanding of building structure and envelope components, as well as electrical and mechanical systems. This role involves conducting detailed assessments, creating long-term budget forecasts, and maintaining an inventory of all mechanical equipment within the buildings.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough assessments of building structural components, building envelope systems, and electrical and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations and performance standards.
• Develop a 10-year look-ahead budget forecast for maintenance and capital improvements based on assessments and current industry standards for various building components.
• Create and maintain a detailed inventory list of all mechanical equipment in the building, including specifications, conditions, and recommendations for replacement or upgrades.
• Prepare comprehensive Building Condition Assessment reports detailing findings from site assessments, reviewing previous BCAs; along with actionable recommendations and budget projections.
• Lead scheduling and coordinating of site visits with site staff.
• Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure integrated approach towards building assessments and scheduling future projects/improvements.
• Assist other teams, as assigned, with new acquisitions assessment, capital planning, review of consultant's BCA reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in relevant fields such as architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, building science or building engineering. (Master's degree preferred).
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in building assessment or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional certification (e.g., BSS, P.Eng., or equivalent) is an asset.
• Knowledge of technical standards and process in completing building condition assessments, in particular American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E "Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process.
• Advanced knowledge of the process of cost estimating for replacement and repair of building components and systems.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal operational and management teams and external associates and vendors.
• Required to travel to support capex projects across Canada.
• Ability to work at heights utilizing suspended access equipment such as swing stages and zoom-booms.
• Knowledge of building science including all areas of study - architectural building envelope, mechanical and electrical building systems or site components.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a strong safety culture.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• A team player with leadership abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new applications and software for report writing.
• Valid drivers' license and access to a vehicle.

What's in it for you?

At CAPREIT, we reward all permanent full-time employees:

• Competitive Base Salary between $90,000 - $120,000
• Paid Vacation
• Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employee Savings Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Learning & Professional Development