Real Estate Due Diligence Consultant - Property Assessments; PCA

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Real Estate Due Diligence Consultant – Property Condition Assessments (PCA)

Position Title: Consultant

Group:
Due Diligence / BES

Country: USA

Rimkus’ Due Diligence practice is seeking a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Consultant to support our growing equity due diligence business. This role performs on-site building assessments and prepares PCA reports for institutional investors, lenders, and property owners to evaluate property condition, identify risks, and quantify capital expenditure needs.

This is a field-and-report role, combining site inspections with technical analysis and reporting. The Consultant conducts site walks, evaluates building systems and conditions, and translates findings into clear, defensible reports that directly inform client capital planning and investment decisions.

• Conduct on-site Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) across a variety of property types (multifamily, industrial, retail, office, hospitality) in accordance with ASTM E2018-24 standards
• Evaluate structural systems, building envelope and roofing, MEP systems, fire and life safety systems, and site improvements
• Observe and comment on general compliance considerations, including accessibility (ADA)
• Perform inspections in accordance with project scope and client requirements
• Document conditions with representative photographs and detailed field notes

• Review available property documentation, including maintenance records and capital plans
• Interview property managers and on-site personnel to gather condition history and capital improvement information
• Identify and evaluate observed deficiencies, deferred maintenance, and life-cycle considerations, including anticipated repair and replacement needs

• Prepare PCA reports that meet client, lender, and agency requirements within established timelines
• Develop Immediate Repair Needs (IRNs) and Replacement Reserve cost estimates, including multi-year capital expenditure (Cap Ex) tables
• Support and participate in internal QA/QC review processes

• Manage multiple concurrent assignments and meet defined deadlines
• Coordinate with internal project management and scheduling teams to confirm site access, timelines, and deliverable requirements
• Support proposal inputs and scope development as needed
• Collaborate with environmental (ESA), structural, and MEP specialists on multi-scope engagements

• Demonstrated experience preparing or contributing to PCA, BCA, or FCA reports, including capital reserve/replacement cost forecasting
• Comfortable performing fieldwork in varying conditions, including roof access, crawlspaces, ladders, and mechanical rooms
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to translate field observations into clear, client-ready…