Facility Condition Assessor

K2M Design is looking for positive contributors to our culture, that are passionate about meeting the demanding needs of our clients, and add value and impact through expertise - all in turn contributing to the growth of K2M.

If you are a Facility Condition Assessor and believe in Building Relationships Based on Trust and Results - we need you! Position is located in any of K2M's office locations, or fully remote for the right candidate.

Overview: Assessors will inspect the physical condition of buildings, conduct exploratory interviews with those knowledgeable of the building's condition, and prepare a written report detailing an overview of the asset, along with the physical deficiencies observed complete with cost estimates to remedy same.

Competencies: 

• Organization and Planning.  Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Flexible. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions while maintaining stable performance.
• Detail Oriented. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Communication.  Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative.
• Quality.  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 
• Cultural Fit. With the K2M Team and direction of the organization.

Essential duties:

• Conduct a walk-through survey of the building's major systems: site, building envelope, roofing, structural, representative interiors, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety in accordance with ASTM E2018-8 Standard Practice Property Condition Assessment Process or in compliance with a client’s specific work scope; 
• Provide photographic documentation of representative systems/conditions and physical deficiencies; 
• Prepare approximate areas/measurements and quantities to adequately justify your prepared estimated costs to remedy physical deficiencies and to estimate replacement reserve expenditures; 
• Conduct exploratory interviews with the owner (or their on-site representative), tenants, building system service providers, local government agencies, and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property; 
• Review repair/improvement costs (receipts and pending proposals) incurred by facility owners and salient documents such as: certificate of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, elevator safety inspection reports, and warranty information; 
• Review pertinent promotional, sales, and leasing literature; receipts from repairs and/or improvements; schedules of pending improvements, and any previously prepared building condition survey reports, appraisals, and ADA surveys, etc.; 
• Compliance with K2M’s standard operating procedures and established, documented protocols for conducting the work;
• Prepare a written report in accordance with client prescribed scope of work or ASTM standard utilizing K2M’s document assembly software; and proactively communicate salient issues observed to the Supervisor.
• Working knowledge of general building codes and construction best practices

K2M's Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay: Profit based bonus plan, matched 401k plan
• Time off: 10 paid annual holidays, plus Open PTO to balance work and life
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental and vision benefits, plus life and short term disability
• Empowered People: a fundamental principle built into our business, flexible schedule, casual work environment, contagious accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering or Minimum 5 years related work experience (design, construction administration, conducting forensic studies, etc.)
• Five years of experience conducting Property Condition Assessments or building forensic studies focusing on the architectural components of a building. 
• Registered architect, professional engineer, or contractor's license, preferred. 
• 40-70% of work time is reserved for traveling.