Mechanical Assessor III

CannonDesign

Mechanical Assessor III leading mechanical assessments on various asset types at CannonDesign. Proficient in HVAC and plumbing evaluations, with extensive facility condition assessment experience.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,200 - $86,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings and civil assets.
Evaluate mechanical systems such as the HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, cooling towers, chillers, and boilers.
Work with the client and other on-site personnel to assess assets maintaining a typical walk rate ranging between 100,000 to 225,000 building square feet per day
Provide written technical descriptions of the systems observed and of their deficiencies
Determine overall condition of each system and its remaining useful life
Provide recommendations for correction of identified deficiencies
Provide rough cost estimates for executing your recommendations that will be used by our clients for future project planning and capital planning initiatives
Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, recent maintenance challenges, chronic maintenance challenges, and operations information
Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 6 years’ experience of related experience with direct experience in conducting mechanical and plumbing facility condition assessments strongly preferred; experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred
Experience with mechanical systems to perform a comprehensive evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, and other building equipment
Extensive experience with building renovation and historical structures is preferred
Experience working on construction sites as a Construction Administrator or Field Mechanical Technician is a plus
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering is a plus, but not required
Prior cost estimating experience is a plus
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential
Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Tablets and Mobile device tools preferred
Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments; on average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office
Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical System EvaluationPlumbing AssessmentBuilding Renovation ExperienceTechnical DocumentationProject Progress Documentation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMultitasking Ability

Certifications

Construction Management CertificationMechanical Engineering Degree