Property Condition Assessment (PCA) - Service Leader

Bunnell-Lammons Engineering•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Property Condition Assessments (PCA) Service Line Leader is responsible for the strategic leadership, business development, and operational execution of the company's facility assessment services across the United States. This role oversees all aspects of the PCA service line - including marketing, sales, project delivery, profitability, staffing, and personnel development - and plays a critical role in expanding the company's presence in the commercial real estate, asset management, disaster recovery, and capital planning markets. In addition to traditional Property Condition Assessments performed as part of real estate transactions, this service line also includes: Building Condition Assessments (BCA) for existing facility evaluations and capital planning. FEMA repair estimate support (including post-disaster facility inspections and cost evaluations for federal funding programs). Reserve Studies for long-term capital expenditure planning and asset lifecycle forecasting. The PCA Service Line Leader manages a team that evaluates facilities and sites across a wide range of asset types - including commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily - and delivers detailed, actionable reports that help clients make informed decisions about acquisition, ownership, risk, and investment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction management, architecture, engineering, facilities management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Professional registration or certification preferred (e.g., PE, PG,)
6+ years of experience in performing and managing environmental due diligence projects.
Experience with Building Condition Assessments, FEMA disaster recovery support, and/or Reserve Studies strongly preferred.
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams, field staff, or multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong technical understanding of building systems, construction practices, codes, and maintenance planning.
Experience preparing and reviewing ASTM E2018-15 compliant Property Condition Reports, Building Condition Reports, and reserve study documentation.
Experience developing repair and replacement cost estimates for insurance or federal recovery programs.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Proficiency in financial management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working with real estate, financial, or public sector clients.
Ability to travel nationally (approximately 40-60%) to project sites, client meetings, and industry events.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors while performing property walkthroughs, roof inspections, site evaluations, and building system assessments.
Ability to climb ladders, access roofs, crawl spaces, and mechanical rooms as part of building evaluations.

Nice To Haves

General Contractor's license
ICC trade certifications (e.g., Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical)

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of PCA, BCA, reserve study, and FEMA support projects to ensure they meet client objectives, budgets, and timelines.
Manage the preparation of Property Condition Reports (PCRs) and Building Condition Reports (BCRs) that assess site conditions, structural integrity, building envelope, MEP systems, code compliance, and deferred maintenance.
Ensure assessments are performed in accordance with ASTM E2018-15, FEMA guidelines, and other applicable industry standards.
Provide oversight for the development of capital expenditure forecasts, repair cost estimates, and reserve schedules to support client decision-making and long-term planning.
Coordinate post-disaster assessment and cost estimation services to support FEMA Public Assistance and similar federal or state recovery programs.
Establish quality assurance procedures to ensure deliverables are consistent, technically sound, and compliant with regulatory and client requirements.
Serve as a senior technical resource and primary point of contact for key clients and large, complex projects.
Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the PCA service line, including revenue targets, service offerings, market sectors, and client acquisition goals.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with property owners, investors, developers, lenders, government agencies, and real estate firms nationwide.
Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners to position the company as a trusted provider of facility assessment services.
Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities across the country to promote PCA, BCA, reserve study, and disaster-response capabilities.
Collaborate with other service line leaders and senior management to integrate assessment services into multidisciplinary consulting offerings.