Facilities Assessment Senior Project Associate

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services
• Collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects and actively mentor junior staff to support the overall development of the team
• Coordinate and lead project meetings, providing solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary
• Prepare building science & infrastructure reports, perform analysis, and provide recommendations
• Interpret test results, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions
• Lead client meetings and/or calls to present and discuss report findings and conclusions
• Oversee preparation and review of reports from junior staff prior to Principal review and provide final sign off where approved
• Direct project set up and implementation with junior staff and ensure appropriately trained and experienced staff are assigned
• Oversee building science & infrastructure projects and assist junior staff with resolution of issues and training of field staff while managing several projects simultaneously
• Possess exceptional technical writing skills with regard to spelling, grammar, and professional content/tone. Understand and utilize standard industry terms and terminology. Proofread written work and perform peer reviews of colleagues' reports focusing on grammar, spelling, report content, and the validity of conclusions
• Manage project budgets and prepare change orders
• Oversee project budgets of others as assigned and review change orders and invoices
• Absorb and communicate project milestones with clients and advise on significant changes
• Maintain knowledge of ASTM Standard E2018 and applicable building codes
• Perform property/facility condition assessments, facility needs assessments, pre- and post-construction surveys, accessibility assessments, and other facilities-related services
• May perform senior review of these services and supervise staff completing this work
• May perform senior review of these services
• Review reports produced by field staff and perform routine visits to active project sites to ensure appropriate quality and progress
• Communicate project milestones with clients and advise on significant changes
• Maintain knowledge of ASTM Standard E2018 and applicable building codes
• Perform pre- and post-construction surveys, including documenting target properties and maintaining photo archives
• May supervise staff completing these surveys
• Perform Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), including assessment management, data collection, inventory/database management, remaining useful life analysis, cost estimates, and capital planning updates
• May lead FCA teams
• Direct field work performed by subcontractors, ECS technicians, and other field staff while managing multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering
• 8+ years of related experience
• Licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed