Senior Project Manager - Building Services (PCA Service Line Lead)

Vertex Resource Group•Dallas, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a senior engineering professional to lead and build our Property Condition Assessment (PCA) service line. This role goes beyond traditional project management. You will be responsible for establishing a scalable, high-quality, and defensible PCA practice, including developing field teams, standardizing inspection methodologies, and implementing QA/QC systems. As the technical authority and Engineer of Record, you will ensure that all assessments align with ASTM standards while delivering clear, decision-focused insights for lenders, investors, and property owners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Building Science Engineering
Eng. designation in good standing
10+ years of experience in building sciences, with significant PCA and capital planning experience
Strong understanding of building systems and lifecycle performance
Deep familiarity with ASTM E2018 and related assessment frameworks
Proven experience training, mentoring, and overseeing field-based assessment teams
Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, defensible, client-ready reports

Nice To Haves

Multi-provincial licensing is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead Vertex’s PCA service line, including methodology, standards, and delivery model
Define what constitutes a high-quality, defensible assessment, with a focus on clarity and capital planning insight
Act as Engineer of Record, reviewing and sealing reports in accordance with provincial regulations
Serve as the primary technical authority for all PCA and reserve fund work
Build, train, and mentor a team of technologists, inspectors, and field staff, leveraging Vertex’s broader technical team as needed
Develop standardized inspection protocols, checklists, and guidance tools
Implement a scalable model where field staff collect data and senior technical review ensures quality and consistency
Ensure consistency in data collection, photo documentation, and deficiency identification
Establish and oversee QA/QC processes to ensure all reports are accurate, consistent, and defensible
Review field data and reports to ensure appropriate assumptions, limitations, and cost opinions are applied
Manage risk by ensuring clear communication of scope, limitations, and uncertainty
Oversee project execution across a portfolio of commercial, industrial, and multi-residential properties
Ensure deliverables meet timelines, budgets, and client expectations
Support complex or high-risk assessments directly
Support expansion into reserve fund studies / depreciation reports and the condominium / strata market
Assist with proposals, client relationships, and growth of the PCA service line across the U.S. and Canada.
Identify opportunities to integrate services with ESA, roofing, and building science offerings