Facility Assessment Specialist

Overview

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader.

Core

Purpose:

Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work, working closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

The Facility Assessment Specialist will assist Kraus-Anderson’s (KA) efforts in completing facility condition assessments, site walkthroughs, deferred maintenance planning, deferred maintenance estimating, project estimating, business development and ensuring compliance with all KA quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects facility systems and materials including but not limited to site conditions, building structure, exterior envelope, interior finishes, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, conveyance, technology, various building infrastructure and systems.
• Creates detailed maintenance reports to assist owners in long term facility planning.
• Estimates costs and prioritizes for repair, replacement, and maintenance of building systems.
• Assists project team in facility master planning and budgeting to help identify facility needs beyond building repairs and maintenance versus building replacement.
• Builds and maintains a relationship with the client and reviews any deliverables from project team before distributing to the client.
• Communicates to the facility assessment manager and/or director on future client and prospect consulting, service, or project opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Engineering, Architectural, or Construction Management background, familiar with the construction and operation of a facility and its associated property and grounds (inclusive of understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, exterior envelope, interior construction, building structure systems, etc.)
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Business development skills to support and grow this business effort.
• Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Ensure deadlines are met and work assignments are completed on time.
• Ensure that all duties follow KA’s quality and safety standards.

Preferred Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Associates degree in a related field.
• Experience in architecture, construction management, building operations, or engineering.
• Association with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA) or American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) trade…