Entry level Project Manager - HUD Building Assessment

All Environmental • Salt Lake City, UT

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager I, your primary responsibilities will include performing Capital Needs Assessments of existing commercial properties, monitoring new construction or renovation projects, and assisting with energy and ADA audits. This is an entry-level position where you will complete initial training and achieve project billing goals under appropriate supervision, with the expectation to take on more complex project work over time. You will make forensic assessments of major building systems and distressed conditions, take photos of site and building system conditions, and conduct basic interviews and research covering property maintenance history. Recommendations for maintenance and probable costs for building systems will be made using our cost and recommendation libraries. You will write clear and concise condition and status reports using our in-house report templates, and conduct public records research regarding building, zoning, and fire code violations. Periodic site visits will be conducted to monitor construction, review contractors’ requisitions for payment, and recommend the release of construction funds. You will observe general compliance of as-built conditions with the contract drawings and specifications, and review construction schedules, trade payment breakdowns, job cost reports, and payment requisitions. You will manage multiple projects and work as a team member, utilizing the experience and knowledge of senior authors who will review and critique your reports before delivery to our clients. Delivering outstanding client service with timely responses and proactive solutions is essential.

Requirements

• Previous experience with HUD AEC, FHA, and ADA compliance
• Previous experience performing PCAs and PCNAs
• Previous construction administration, construction management, architecture, engineering or similar experience
• Knowledge and experience in assessing various property types
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types
• Passion for being detail oriented and organized
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced writing and communication skills
• Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
• Willingness to travel if necessary
• Self-starter, resourceful, and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines with guidance from senior staff
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders to access two and three story, low-slope roofs
• Ability to work outside and navigate stairs, sites, and building interiors
• Regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to manipulate, handle or feel; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, balance, and stoop, kneel or crouch
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to focus

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or HUD guidelines and Property Needs Assessments a plus

Responsibilities

• Completes initial entry level training and achieves project billing goals under appropriate supervision
• Takes on more complex project work over time
• Make forensic assessment of major building systems and distressed conditions
• Take photos of site and building system conditions
• Conduct basic interviews and research covering property maintenance history
• Make recommendations for maintenance and probable costs for building systems using our cost and recommendation libraries
• Write clear and concise condition and status reports using our in-house report templates
• Conduct public records research regarding building, zoning, and fire code violations
• Conduct periodic site visits to: monitor construction, review contractors’ requisitions for payment, and recommend the release of construction funds
• Observe general compliance of as-built conditions with the contract drawings and specifications
• Review construction schedules, trade payment breakdowns, job cost reports, and payment requisitions
• Manage multiple projects
• Work as a team member, utilizing the experience and knowledge of senior authors who will review and critique your reports before delivery to our clients
• Deliver outstanding client service with timely responses and proactive solutions

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• paid time off and sick leave
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K
• complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree