Senior Project Manager - Building Assessment

Description

As a Senior Project Manager within AEI’s Building Assessment division, your primary responsibilities will include performing increasingly complex Property Condition Assessments of existing commercial properties, monitoring new construction or renovation projects, and assisting with energy and ADA audits.

• Takes photos of site and building system conditions
• Delivers outstanding client service with timely responses and proactive solutions
• Reviews construction schedules, trade payment breakdowns, job cost reports, and payment requisitions
• Makes forensic assessments of major building systems and distressed conditions
• Writes clear and concise condition and status reports using our in-house report templates
• Conducts basic interviews and research covering property maintenance history
• May serve as Team Lead during complex site visits
• Conducts public records research regarding building, zoning, and fire code violations
• Makes recommendations for maintenance and probable costs for building systems using our cost and recommendation libraries
• Conducts periodic site visits to monitor construction, review contractors’ requisitions for payment, and recommends the release of construction funds
• Train and mentor junior level Project Managers
• Manages multiple projects
• Observes general compliance of as-built conditions with the contract drawings and specifications
• May complete technical reviews of PCAs

Requirements

The Senior Project Manager position is a unique opportunity that will expose you to a variety of building types and building systems. You will have the opportunity to assess and report on the property condition of various commercial projects such as multifamily residential, office, hospitality, retail, industrial, educational, religious, educational, recreational, medical, and assisted living property types, as well as manufactured housing and marinas. The project manager should be familiar with the performance of building and site systems.

A candidate for this position should have a background in architecture, engineering, building forensics, or construction management. A college degree in one of these disciplines as well as industry experience is required. Property condition assessment work requires technical writing proficiency, photography skills, and understanding of cost estimating for general budget purposes.

• Willingness to travel if necessary
• Demonstrates ability to interact with clients and other professionals during site visits
• Self-starter, resourceful, and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines with guidance from senior staff
• Advanced writing and communication skills
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders to access two and three story, low-slope roofs
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types
• Previous experience performing PCAs or related projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction required
• Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
• Previous construction administration, construction management, architecture, engineering or similar experience
• Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or HUD guidelines and Property Needs Assessments
• Knowledge and experience in assessing various property types
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements
• Ability to work outside and navigate stairs, sites, and building interiors
• Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear, stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch and travel independently. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
• 8 to 12+ years of previous experience performing forensic assessments of major building systems and conditions

Benefits

AEI Consultants offers all full-time employees an outstanding, extensive benefits package, which among other benefits includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and sick leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K, complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, an Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits.

One of the primary reasons that our employees enjoy working at AEI is our positive company culture. We offer a collaborative, flexible and inclusive work environment where employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, make a positive impact on our clients and communities, and are encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals. We greatly value the contributions of our team members and prioritize employee wellness, safety, flexibility and work/life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance