Building Science Project Engineer - Property Condition Assessments

Partner Engineering and Science•Denton, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Partner is seeking full-time Building Science Project Engineers across the country to complete Property & Facility Condition Assessments and subsequent due diligence reports for our clients. This role involves conducting assessments of buildings to evaluate the condition of building systems, providing recommendations for immediate repairs, and determining future building system replacements based on observations and industry standards. The position requires conducting site reconnaissance, data compilation, project research, and technical report authoring. The engineer will also be responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines, communicating progress to the Project Manager and client, and providing recommendations and solutions that consider the potential impact on the transaction process. Coordination and response to requests for changes in project scope are also key duties.

Requirements

A Bachelors or Graduate Degree in Architecture or related Engineering Field (Civil, Mechanical, etc.)
3+ years of experience in architecture, engineering and/or construction/cost estimating
2+ years of experience performing property inspections
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to and from project sites
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on projects concurrently with a proven ability to successfully deliver a quality product on time
Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
Familiar with the basic principles of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering, including construction and maintenance of structures and systems
Understand concepts of building component life cycles, system condition evaluation, replacement costs
Demonstrate strong skills in observation, deduction, and reasoning

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of buildings to evaluate the condition of the building systems, provide recommendations for immediate repairs, and use observations and industry standards to determine future building system replacements
Conduct appropriate site reconnaissance, data compilation and organization, and project research (historical, regulatory, etc.)
Technical report authoring and preparation of quality supporting documents (maps, appendices, etc.)
Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress status is on schedule and effectively communicate project progress and any issues as they arise to the Project Manager and client
Provide solid recommendations and solutions to the Project Manager and client, while understanding the assessment’s potential impact on the transaction process
Coordinate and respond to requests for changes in project scope