PCA Technical Reviewer - Senior Project Manager

Nova Group, GBC•Minneapolis, MN

9h•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Technical Reviewers at Nova Group, GBC manage the project workflow and report preparation to both Nova and our Client standards and deadlines. Technical Reviewers engage in communication with Field Managers on project requirements, progress and and quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) review of technical PCA reports. Technical reviewers are responsible for the review and submittal of the Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) report by the Field Manager, and resolution of outstanding report issues. They use their knowledge of industry guidelines to ensure proper report documentation. Ultimately, technical reviewers are accountable for the technical merit of the Nova reports delivered to our clients. Technical reviewers may also be asked to perform PCAs, as needed. Typical sites to be assessed would include commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, multi-family sites and hotels. Technical Reviewers are core members of our project delivery and client relationship teams working with our field teams, Account and Sales Managers to ensure the quality of our deliverables to our clients, exceeding their expectations along the way.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field
5+ years’ experience conducting and/or managing PCAs and/or engineering and architectural consulting services
Thorough understanding of Industry and preferably Agency (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) Guidelines
Experience in the management/review of related due diligence projects
Knowledge of building components, systems and cost estimating
Strong technical writing skills and proven attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Current, valid state driver’s license (position requires a motor vehicle record background check)
Familiar with Agency PCA (Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae) scope requirements
Ability to analyze assessor findings to ensure the PCA accurately reflects the Property conditions
Ability to coach assessors, both employees and associates, to complete accurate and scope-compliant deliverables
Ability to analyze client-provided documents, such as Capital budgets, repairs and projections and incorporate into the findings and reserve analysis
Ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of the Nova Deal Team to support the Client needs and goals
Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Quire report writing platform is preferred
Candidates with professional registrations preferred (PE, RA, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manage the project workflow and report preparation to both Nova and our Client standards and deadlines.
Engage in communication with Field Managers on project requirements, progress and QAQC review of technical PCA reports.
Review and submit Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) reports by the Field Manager.
Resolve outstanding report issues.
Ensure proper report documentation using knowledge of industry guidelines.
Perform PCAs as needed, assessing commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, multi-family sites and hotels.
Work with field teams, Account and Sales Managers to ensure the quality of deliverables.
Analyze assessor findings to ensure the PCA accurately reflects the Property conditions.
Coach assessors to complete accurate and scope-compliant deliverables.
Analyze client-provided documents (e.g., Capital budgets, repairs and projections) and incorporate into findings and reserve analysis.
Work effectively as a member of the Nova Deal Team to support Client needs and goals.
Strictly adhere to deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects.