Facility Information Specialist

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. 

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco currently has a new opportunity for a Facility Information Specialist Intern that will work as a member of the Asset Sustainability Group to support the delivery of Facility Management Advisory Services and implementation of our AssetPlanner™ software suite. This team delivers best-in-class solutions for clients nationwide by applying comprehensive facility evaluations with sound data analysis principles. Primary duties of this role include facility and asset data capture, collection, analysis, and software setup. The role is ideal for college students majoring in a technical field, eager to gain hands-on experience in working with facility and data visualization software tools.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis and population of data within the Facility Visualization, Capital Planning and Project Planning modules of ASG’s in-house software suite.
• Operate various software applications including but not limited to; Grafana, PowerBI, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, and Autodesk applications.
• Collect customized PM (Preventative Maintenance) data for clients including asset inventory services and identifying asset locations on a provided floorplan.
• Manage, schedule and conduct site visits with clients to document and geolocate assets.
• Operate digital imagery tools including LiDAR scanning equipment, photogrammetry capture devices, and drones.
• Compile, configure and organize construction drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, controls operating sequences/protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage the quality assurance process to ensure that scope of collected facility information and data aligns with Ameresco established standards.
• Import existing client portfolio information into AssetPlanner™ including floorplan mapping and analysis to ensure imported data is correctly transferred.
• Troubleshoot basic issues related to floorplan image setup and dashboard configuration
• Participate in the implementation of AssetPlanner™ including configuration, client presentations and training sessions.
• Support Project Managers with project scheduling, time estimates, monthly status reports, and project delivery.
• Support Facility Condition Assessment activities in client facilities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College student pursing a degree in a technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related disciplines)
• Experience in Management Information Systems, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing systems and or construction management.

Additional Qualifications:

• Facility Management, Construction Management or Engineering certificate or degree a plus.
• Facility Management certification such as FMP (IFMA) preferred
• Facility information experience with complex sets of data; experience working in a team; experience in facilities management and building science.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, mobile and tablet technology; experience with asset management software such as AssetPlanner™. Ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Demonstrated technical data analysis ability combined with the ability to work in a collaborative environment with end-users, clients and other members of the software development and implementation teams.
• Demonstrated experience in Grafana, Power BI, and Bluebeam software applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting tasks and priorities by breaking down complex tasks into manageable subtasks.
• Professional and courteous demeanor, interest in technology, building systems, and facilities, attentive to detail, interest in finance a plus.
• Ability to accurately identify varying assets in a facility
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Basic knowledge of image formats and resizing techniques
• Ability to travel U.S./Canada up to 25%

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