Project Manager – Building Assessment

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Project Manager – Building Assessment

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Openings across Southern California (Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura) POSITION SUMMARY

AEI Consultants is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our expanding Building Assessment division. As a Project Manager, your primary responsibilities will include performing Property Condition Assessments of existing commercial properties, monitoring new construction or renovation projects, and assisting with energy and ADA audits. Working knowledge of these specialty services is a plus. Experience in performing Property Condition Assessments and writing technical reports is a plus.

The Project Manager position is a unique opportunity that will expose you to all building types and all 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, understanding of cost estimating for general budget purposes. Within Construction Risk Management, the Project Manager will assist our clients in identifying construction risks and keep them informed as to a project’s construction status. This is an exciting position. No other position will expose you to all of the intricacies and stakeholders of the real estate development and delivery process.

You will work on various commercial projects such as residential, office, hospitality, retail, and distribution/warehousing.

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

• Previous construction administration, construction management, architecture, engineering or similar experience
• Experience performing PCAs and related projects preferred
• Knowledge and experience in assessing various property types preferred
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types
  • Passion for being detail oriented and organized
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Advanced writing and communication skills
• Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
  • Willingness to travel if necessary
• Self-starter, resourceful, and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines with guidance from senior…