Entry level Project Manager - HUD Building Assessment

All Environmental•Portland, OR

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 opportunities 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. The role involves managing multiple projects and working 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