What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCA/FCA Facilities Professional position at Terracon?
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
The main task of this position will be to conduct Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) in support of our due diligence and facility asset management practice areas. Terracon is looking for a dedicated professional who can provide quality, detailed reporting for our clients. Some projects require leading or participating on project teams and others are completed individually. Most projects will be delivered via software applications currently implemented by Terracon, including Quire and Paragon. Site visits may require overnight travel. Depending on local workload, some extended travel may be required in support of other offices in the Texas Region and beyond.
Candidate should have a broad understanding of building systems including structural components, building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, and accessibility and should be able to identify general condition and deficiencies associated with these elements, assessing the built structures and creating cash reserve tables for upcoming repairs. Candidate should be able to recognize the need for engagement of specialists, and also collaborate with Terracon’s Environmental Service Line in the production of Phase I assessments.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
General Responsibilities:
The main task of this position will be to conduct Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) in support of our due diligence and facility asset management practice areas. Terracon is looking for a dedicated professional who can provide quality, detailed reporting for our clients. Some projects require leading or participating on project teams and others are completed individually. Most projects will be delivered via software applications currently implemented by Terracon, including Quire and Paragon. Site visits may require overnight travel. Depending on local workload, some extended travel may be required in support of other offices in the Texas Region and beyond.
Candidate should have a broad understanding of building systems including structural components, building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, and accessibility and should be able to identify general condition and deficiencies associated with these elements, assessing the built structures and creating cash reserve tables for upcoming repairs. Candidate should be able to recognize the need for engagement of specialists, and also collaborate with Terracon’s Environmental Service Line in the production of Phase I assessments.
Essential Roles And Responsibilities
- Career level Facilities professional responsible for managing complex, detailed portfolios and projects.
- Independently performs a variety of projects.
- Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates assessments, inspections and testing of property, buildings and roofs.
- Makes recommendations, adaptations and modifications.
- Serves as a technical adviser to junior-level project team members.
- Interacts directly with client and project team on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations.
- Prepares routine and complex client deliverables.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of client proposals and related cost estimates.
- Active in local/regional technical and business organizations.
- Participates in professional and technical presentations and authors technical papers.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in building science or related building field and 7-10 years’ experience in facility assessment. In lieu of a degree, 11-14 years’ related experience.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn software applications.
- Experience using tablets and other electronic devices.
- Able to work remote from home as well as while traveling.
- Traveling 50% of the time to/from sites.
- Professional registrations (RA, PE) and other related industry certifications (RRO, CxP, LEED AP) are preferred, but not required
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
