Facilities Assessment Senior Project Associate

ECS Ltd•Cranberry Township, PA

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About The Position

ECS is seeking a Facilities Assessment Senior Project Associate for its Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role combines business development, technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and team development for facility and property assessment work. The position involves regular interaction with clients and project teams, including architects, general contractors, engineers, and property owners, as well as substantial involvement in project execution and junior staff development. The Senior Project Associate leads and supports facility condition assessments, property condition assessments, facility needs assessments, construction surveys, accessibility assessments, and related services. Work includes collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports and recommendations, managing budgets and schedules, reviewing deliverables, and directing field staff and subcontractors. The position also develops client relationships and helps source new work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field.
At least 5 years of related experience conducting property or facility condition assessments.
Ability to walk small and large properties and climb stairs and ladders to access roofs and other building areas.
Valid driver’s license if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate strong knowledge of facility condition assessment and property condition assessment services.
Collaborate with staff and mentor junior team members.
Coordinate and lead project meetings, resolving technical and administrative issues.
Prepare building science and infrastructure reports, analyze findings, interpret test results, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Lead client meetings or calls to present and discuss report findings and conclusions.
Oversee and review reports prepared by junior staff before Principal review, and provide final sign-off when authorized.
Direct project setup and implementation, assign appropriately trained and experienced staff, and support junior staff and field staff with issue resolution and training.
Oversee multiple building science and infrastructure projects simultaneously.
Proofread reports and conduct peer reviews for grammar, spelling, content, professional tone, terminology, and the validity of conclusions.
Build client relationships and develop work ranging from individual projects to large-scale portfolios.
Market ECS services, maintain and develop the client database, attend or host client discussions, and follow up on reports.
Manage project budgets, prepare change orders, review others’ budgets, change orders, and invoices, and assist with collection efforts.
Guide junior staff in communicating testing or budget concerns.
Prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders.
Schedule, train, and supervise subordinate staff; collaborate with managers on staffing decisions and appropriate staffing levels.
Perform or oversee property and facility condition assessments, facility needs assessments, pre- and post-construction surveys, accessibility assessments, and other facilities-related services.
Assess buildings and building systems, including MEP and FLS systems, and collect relevant data.
Perform property condition assessments, document reviews, and report preparation; conduct senior reviews where applicable.
Review field staff reports and make routine visits to active project sites to monitor quality and progress; communicate milestones and significant changes to clients.
Maintain knowledge of ASTM Standard E2018 and applicable building codes.
Conduct pre- and post-construction surveys, document target properties, and maintain photo archives; supervise staff completing surveys as needed.
Perform Facility Condition Assessments, including assessment management, data collection, inventory and database management, remaining useful life analysis, cost estimates, and capital planning updates; lead FCA teams as needed.
Direct field work performed by subcontractors, ECS technicians, and other field staff.