Facilities Assessment Consultant

Description:

Gordian, a global leader in facility and construction cost data and services, is seeking a French-speaking Facilities Assessment Consultant (Mechanical/Electrical) to join its Facilities Planning team based in Mississauga, Ontario. This full-time, on-site role involves conducting condition assessments and data-driven consulting for mechanical and electrical systems in a wide variety of facilities—from hospitals and airports to schools and government buildings.

The Facilities Planning team at Gordian delivers essential insights and consulting to clients across Higher Education, Healthcare, Government, and Corporate sectors. As part of this team, you will perform detailed inspections, develop lifecycle cost estimates, and contribute to capital planning and asset management efforts using industry-standard tools like RSMeans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct visual inspections of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and controls.

• Evaluate system conditions, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop facility replacement cost estimates and lifecycle analysis using cost data libraries and vendor research.

• Document findings through mobile software and asset management platforms.

• Collaborate with client facility managers to gather critical operational information.

• Provide detailed inspection documentation, reports, and support client inquiries.

• Participate in assessments across Canada and occasionally internationally (travel up to 40–50% required).

Essential Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Facility/Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

• Fully bilingual in French and English (strong asset).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities inspection, operations, design, construction, or property management.

• Strong understanding of relevant building codes, standards, and safety regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, web-based tools, and mobile data collection.

• Ability to assess complex infrastructure and building systems.

• High attention to detail and ability to document conditions with clarity and accuracy.

• Comfortable with physical site visits, including walking large campuses and climbing ladders/stairs.

Preferred Skills and Traits:

• Experience using RSMeans or similar cost estimation databases.

• Exposure to architectural, structural, electrical, and/or utilities assessment.

• Technical certifications or government security clearance (a plus).

• Customer-focused, clear communicator, team-oriented, and solution-driven.

Company Overview:
Gordian, part of the Fortive Corporation, is the world’s foremost provider of construction and facility cost data and software. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian also offers Facility Intelligence tools and consulting. Fortive, a Fortune 500 technology innovator, is known for advancing progress in diverse industries through data-powered solutions and breakthrough automation.