National Client Manager - Property Condition Assessments

About the role

EFI Global is seeking a full-time National Client Manager - Property Condition Assessments. This role requires residency in the greater Los Angeles, CA or northern, New Jersey areas to manage Property Condition Assessments and Construction Monitoring related services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares written reports containing an executive summary and report narrative illustrating the observations from site reconnaissance including general descriptions of building systems and components; makes recommendations for immediate repairs, discernment of potential short- and long-term significant capital expenditures, and opinions of estimated costs to remedy.
• Performs site inspections (site reconnaissance) of commercial buildings to identify material physical deficiencies and areas of deferred maintenance then provide appropriate recommendations to the client on what the deferred maintenance items are and the estimated cost to repair which could have financial or functional implications with regards to the property.
• Performs “peer” reviews of property condition assessment (PCA) reports that have been prepared by other departments or field professionals to ensure that the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards for property condition assessments and the client scope of work is adhered to.
• Oversees project management duties associated with property condition assessments and related interactions with clients and inspectors by developing project budgets, preparing contracts, monitoring project progress and schedules, setting deadlines, evaluating project, monitoring response time to client requests, and ensuring invoices are processed and billed.
• Contacts the municipal regulatory agencies to determine if there are any open building, fire, zoning and/or health code violations or permits and research zoning ordinances.
• Analyzes recommended repairs as part of the PCA report and/or reviews process using basic principles of construction cost estimating.
• Conducts peer trainings and mentoring of less experienced staff on completion of property condition assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science from an accredited college or university preferred. Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of current ASTM standards for property condition assessments, seismic risk assessments and probable maximum loss (PML) investigations, general building codes, general building construction and design (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, structural components), cost estimation techniques, excellent oral and written communication skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, analytical and interpretive skills, strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports, ability to work in a team environment, ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.