Project Manager - Property and Construction Risk

LaBella Associates•Buffalo, NY

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LaBella Associates, a certified Great Place To Work established in 1978, is seeking a Project Manager for its growing Environmental Due Diligence Program, specifically within the Property and Construction Risk Management group. This role focuses on Property Condition Assessments, Plan and Cost Reviews, and Pay Application Reviews/Draw Inspections to support clients in pre-purchase assessments and financial institutions in funding construction loans. The Project Manager will work closely with the Program Manager to manage, complete, and ensure the quality of all deliverables related to property and construction risk. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in PCAs and Draw inspections/reports, particularly for commercial and construction lending due diligence, and should be within a reasonable commute of Albany, NYC, Buffalo, Richmond, Charlotte, or Nashville.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in architecture, construction management, or engineering.
At least five to seven years relevant experience in construction or construction related field such as architecture, construction management and/or engineering.
Cumulative experience in the completion of Property Condition Assessments, Plan and Cost Reviews, and Pay Application Reviews/Construction Draw Inspections, with a focus on the completion of these reports in association with commercial and construction lending.
Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for property and construction risk-related due diligence reports.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
Understanding of applicable ASTM standard (E2018) and applicable state and federal regulations and guidance.
Knowledge of climate resiliency applications to construction risk management
Ability and interest in business development with commercial and construction lenders, developers, and legal clients.
Exceptional technical writing skills.
Ability to cultivate strong relationships within a team atmosphere.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek and report writing software (Quire) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of client-specific report templates and quality assurance/quality control responsibilities for all associated reports.
Development and preparation of proposals and budgets for property and construction risk-related projects.
Project management for engaged property and construction risk-related projects, including tracking and maintaining project and deliverable schedules, ensuring client-specific requirements are met, and reviewing/approving project invoicing.
Assist in the training of existing LaBella staff in the technical aspects and reporting for property and construction risk-related projects, with completion of this work, as necessary.
Targeted business development activities with the inclusion of LaBella’s existing project management and business development team.
Periodic travel throughout LaBella’s footprint, including periodic overnight stays for networking events, conferences, fieldwork, and/or internal training.