What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Assessor position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an entry level Facility Assessor with general knowledge and experience in structural, roofing systems, mechanical systems, exteriors, and interior finishes to conduct Facility Condition Assessment projects throughout the United States.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an entry level Facility Assessor with general knowledge and experience in structural, roofing systems, mechanical systems, exteriors, and interior finishes to conduct Facility Condition Assessment projects throughout the United States.
Your Impact
- Perform assessments of client facilities using professional expertise and judgment to determine physical condition with specifications and building codes.
- Ability to understand project work plan and execute based on a client’s requirements.
- Use tablet-based computer system to identify and document building systems and components and provide justification for determination of the physical condition.
- Work under direct supervision and in accordance with instructions and standard practices. Willingness to collaborate with project team members and be a team player.
- Assess multiple buildings within large complexes on a daily basis identifying major components and sub-components as well as supporting systems.
Required Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED
- 5 years of experience conducting Facility Condition Assessments, completing building inspections, or working in one of the building trades with relevant experience.
- Client requires the ability to successfully pass security background check to access facilities. The level of background check required by the clients, requires US citizenship.
- Good mathematical aptitude
- Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines.
- Good technical writing skills
- Demonstrate computer skills and familiarity with email, texting, and use of internet-based mobility platforms.
- Experience using SharePoint is a plus.
- Ability to travel 75%, or more and work flexible hours. Travel could be up to 2-3 weeks, with potential to be longer.
- Must work well with team members and deal with clients in a positive manner. Must present a clean and professional work appearance, following established dress codes.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and perform moderate physical activity such as walking and standing, in a physically challenging environment, both indoors and outdoors.
- Be able to pass a pre-employment screening including but not limited to: criminal background checks, previous employment verification, education verification, drug screening, and motor vehicle records.
- Experience using mobile computer system devices for field data collection.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Ability to use a tablet and understand data management. Familiarity with mobile computer applications.
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check and possess a valid driver's license.
- Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport.
- Two-year technical college or trade school certification in one of the building trades
- Knowledge of facility condition assessment web-based software applications such as BUILDER™ SMS and Vertex ®
- Prior military service in civil engineering, construction, or facilities management (AFCEC, DPW, IMCOM, Seabee, PRIME BEEF, RED HORSE, USACE).
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.