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, KAis 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.
Position Summary
The Facility Assessment Specialist will lead Kraus-Anderson's efforts in providing facility condition reports, project planning, project accounting, business development and ensuring compliance with all KA quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the comprehensive evaluation of existing facility conditions; verification of program needs, and generation of a plan that addresses those facility needs.
- Inspect facility systems including but not limited to; site, exterior envelope, interior finishes, ADA requirements, life safety, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Create detail maintenance reports to assist owner in long term facility planning utilizing proper software programs
- Estimate costs and prioritize for repair, replacement, and maintenance of building systems.
- Assist project team in facility master planning and budgeting to help identify facility needs beyond building repairs and maintenance versa building replacement.
- Ensure deadlines are met and work assignments are completed on time.
- Build and maintain a relationship with the client and review any deliverables from project team before distributing to the client.
- Communicates to our Marketing and BD personnel; our Pre-construction and Estimating personnel; and our Market Sector Leaders on future client and prospect consulting, service, or project opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, building operations, engineering or a related field
- 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in architecture, construction management, building operations, or engineering preferred.
- Knowledge of existing buildings, facility management, active systems, MEPD, and architectural systems required.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) .
- Business development skills to support and grow this business effort.
- Excellent 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 that all duties follow KA’s quality and safety standards.
Other
- Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
- Travel up to 25% of the time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For Field/Jobsite Requirements:
- Frequently sits, stands and talks.
- Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
- Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must work and climb on a jobsite to review or inspect work progress.
- Ability to maneuver on ladders and scaffolding, walk through sand or mud, climb on and around vehicles and construction equipment.
Why KA?
We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.
We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.
KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package, including
- Medical insurance Plan Options
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) plan
- Company sponsored Life Insurance & Disability
- Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.
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