Senior Assessor - Environmental Engineer - Commercial Real Estate
About The Position
Safeguard AEC is hiring an experienced Senior Assessor to support its new Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence business line. The role conducts Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on commercial and multifamily properties nationwide, including assignments supporting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending programs. The Senior Assessor leads field assessors, prepares and reviews lender- and equity-ready reports under transaction deadlines, and communicates findings to project leadership and lender clients. The position reports to practice leadership and may contribute to the development of reporting tools, workflows, checklists, and report templates. The position is remote when not conducting fieldwork and involves travel that varies by project schedule; the posting describes travel as 25–75% or more and requires willingness to travel 50% or more. The role is full-time and permanent, with an annual base salary listed as $150,000–$190,000 and a comprehensive employee benefits package. The posting also includes a separate recruiting-callout describing the opportunity as $170,000–$200,000.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience conducting PCAs and Phase I ESAs for commercial real estate transactions.
- Working knowledge of Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac multifamily due diligence requirements.
- Strong understanding of building systems and repair cost estimating.
- Experience leading or mentoring field assessors.
- Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more throughout the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Meets the definition of an Environmental Professional under 40 CFR § 312.10.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Previous experience with a national commercial real estate due diligence consulting firm.
- Experience with large portfolio assignments.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Property Condition Assessment site assessments in accordance with ASTM E2018-24 and applicable lender requirements.
- Evaluate building systems, document physical deficiencies and deferred maintenance, and identify capital improvement needs.
- Prepare repair recommendations, cost estimates, and capital reserve tables.
- Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reconnaissance, interviews, historical research, and regulatory database reviews in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 and EPA All Appropriate Inquiries requirements.
- Identify potential RECs, CRECs, and HRECs, including concerns related to historical industrial uses, underground storage tanks, and petroleum or hazardous substances.
- Travel to commercial and multifamily properties throughout the United States, including multi-day site visits and portfolio assignments across multiple locations.
- Prepare reports meeting Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other lender requirements, and carry them through review to final.
- Communicate findings to project leadership and lender clients.
- Lead and coordinate field assessors on multi-site and portfolio assignments.
- Provide field experience to guide the development of workflows, checklists, and report templates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
