National Client Manager - Property Condition Assessments

EFI Global•Inglewood, CA

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About The Position

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere. Click here to learn more about EFI Global. EFI Global is seeking a full - time National Client Manager - Property Condition Asse ssments. Must reside in in the greater Los Angeles, CA or northern, New Jersey areas to manage Property Condition Assessments and Construction Monitoring related services. The candidate will be overseeing Real Estate and Construction site inspections and assessments including Property Condition Assessments, Construction Plan and Cost Reviews, Construction Loan Monitoring, and Probable Maximum Loss studies (seismic assessments) of multi - family, office, reta il and industrial properties. These services are provided to lending institutions, life in surance companies, developers and property owners (prospective buyers and sellers of Real Property), and agency lenders and mortgage brokers. The ideal candidate should be an individual with architectural or engineering related experience a broad background spanning design, construction, and general component knowledge of multifamily residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The candid ate should be a dynamic communicator and relationship manager, with clients, external creative and technical consultants, and third - party vendors. Candidate will oversee client relationships and manage preparation of Construction Cost Estimates and Schedules for all deferred maintenance and projected maintenance, and renovation of commercial properties. Construction Services will include providing Construction Plan and Cost Review, followed by Construc tion Loan Monitoring services including analyzing monthly requisitions, change orders, and coordination between Owner, Developer, and Contractor. Candidate should be well versed in all essential phases of project management & assessment: inspection, scope, estimates, schedules, budget development, and resource management strategy. The candidate is expected to work on numerous projects at any given time and meet strict deadlines, including planning, scheduling and tracking project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress status is on schedule. Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requir es intermediate analytical and quantitative skills. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware. Candidate must have proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience. PRIMARY PURPOSE : To provide architectural and/or engineering technical evaluations of commercial real estate assets with a focus on all improvements and building systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science from an accredited college or university preferred.
Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Knowledge and understanding of current ASTM standards for property condition assessments
Knowledge and understanding of current ASTM standards for seismic risk assessments and probable maximum loss (PML) investigations
Understanding of general building codes
Understanding of general building construction and design (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, structural components)
Understanding of cost estimation techniques
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Responsibilities

Prepares written reports containing an executive summary and report narrative illustrating the observations from site reconnaissance including general descriptions of building systems and components; makes recommendations for immediate repairs, discernment of potential short- and long-term significant capital expenditures, and opinions of estimated costs to remedy.
Performs site inspections (site reconnaissance) of commercial buildings to identify material physical deficiencies and areas of deferred maintenance then provide appropriate recommendations to the client on what the deferred maintenance items are and the estimated cost to repair which could have financial or functional implications with regards to the property.
Performs “peer” reviews of property condition assessment (PCA) reports that have been prepared by other departments or field professionals to ensure that the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards for property condition assessments and the client scope of work is adhered to.
Performs project management duties associated with property condition assessments and related interactions with clients and inspectors by developing project budgets, preparing contracts, monitoring project progress and schedules, setting deadlines, evaluating project, monitoring response time to client requests, and ensuring invoices are processed and billed.
Contacts the municipal regulatory agencies to determine if there are any open building, fire, zoning and/or health code violations or permits and research zoning ordinances.
Analyzes recommended repairs as part of the PCA report and/or reviews process using basic principles of construction cost estimating.
Conducts peer trainings and mentoring of less experienced staff on completion of property condition assessments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required.