Senior Project Manager - Building Assessments - Capital Planning
About The Position
AEI Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their expanding Building Assessment division. The primary focus of this role is leading and managing Capital Planning and Equity Assessment projects, providing clients with critical data and long-term capital expenditure strategies for informed investment and asset management decisions. This position may involve regional, national, and international travel. Secondary responsibilities include performing Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) on existing commercial properties, monitoring new construction and renovation projects, and supporting energy and ADA audit initiatives. The role involves evaluating the physical condition and long-term capital needs of diverse commercial property types, developing actionable capital expenditure forecasts, and reserve planning recommendations. Success requires a thorough understanding of building systems, strong technical writing, skilled field photography, and proficiency in cost estimating. Within Construction Consulting Services, the Senior Project Manager will assist clients in identifying construction risks and inform them about project construction status. This role offers exposure to various stakeholders in the real estate development and delivery process, working on commercial projects such as residential, office, hospitality, retail, and distribution/warehousing.
Requirements
- 5+ years of previous professional experience performing Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
- Advanced writing and communication skills
- Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
- 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
- Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or HUD guidelines and Property Needs Assessments a plus
- Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) preferred
- Willingness to travel if necessary
Responsibilities
- Make forensic assessment of major building systems and distressed conditions
- Take photos of site and building system conditions
- Inventory in the field building systems and components utilizing field capturing software
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
