Building Science Project Engineer - Early Career

Partner Engineering and Science • Chicago, IL

1d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,400+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals. Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.com . SUMMARY Partner is seeking full-time Project Assessors to complete and finalize specific project tasks according to deadlines and within budget, completing Property Condition Assessments as assigned by the Project Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS Project research (historical, regulatory, etc.) Communication with client and subject site representatives Conducting appropriate site reconnaissance Data compilation and organization Report authoring Preparation of quality supporting documents (site figures, appendices, etc.) Other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager associated with report deliverable schedule and plan Complete specific project tasks as directed by the Project Manager Conduct project research as applicable to the scope of work (historical, regulatory, etc.) Data compilation and organization Conducting site reconnaissance Technical report authoring Preparation of quality supporting report documents/files Effectively communicate project progress and issues with the Project Manager Maintain communication with team members throughout the project Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress status is on schedule Provide solid recommendations and solutions to the Project Manager and clients, while understanding the assessment’s potential impact on the transaction process Identify and resolve issues with projects Deliver appropriate progress reports (verbally or by e-mail), and recommendations to the Project Manager and Client Coordinate and respond to requests for changes in project scope Communicate report delivery instructions to the Project Coordinator

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (internal and external)
• Ability to work on projects concurrently
• Proven ability to successfully deliver a quality product on time
• Exceptional writing skills
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team
• Understand concepts of building component life cycles, system condition evaluation, replacement costs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Corel, and Excel
• Demonstrate strong skills in observation, deduction, and reasoning.
• Familiar with the basic principles of civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering, including construction and maintenance of structures and systems; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Fair Housing Act
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an engineering discipline
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in environmental or engineering consulting
• Projects involve a degree of travel. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to and from project sites
• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
• Requires the ability to climb a ladder

Responsibilities

• Project research (historical, regulatory, etc.)
• Communication with client and subject site representatives
• Conducting appropriate site reconnaissance
• Data compilation and organization
• Report authoring
• Preparation of quality supporting documents (site figures, appendices, etc.)
• Other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager associated with report deliverable schedule and plan
• Complete specific project tasks as directed by the Project Manager
• Conduct project research as applicable to the scope of work (historical, regulatory, etc.)
• Data compilation and organization
• Conducting site reconnaissance
• Technical report authoring
• Preparation of quality supporting report documents/files
• Effectively communicate project progress and issues with the Project Manager
• Maintain communication with team members throughout the project
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress status is on schedule
• Provide solid recommendations and solutions to the Project Manager and clients, while understanding the assessment’s potential impact on the transaction process
• Identify and resolve issues with projects
• Deliver appropriate progress reports (verbally or by e-mail), and recommendations to the Project Manager and Client
• Coordinate and respond to requests for changes in project scope
• Communicate report delivery instructions to the Project Coordinator

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level