Project Assessor

About the role

This role requires using knowledge of buildings, construction, and technical standards. This role will discuss the project site with site contact and municipal facilities. The Project Assessor (onsite/field) will be required to travel to client project sites.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Owns the project-by-project communication across the leadership team and keeps them informed of any actual or potential issues, including continuing updates of when reports will be e-mailed/shipped to the production team.

• Onsite duties and responsibilities include:

  • Conducts various types of building assessments which may include the following types of assessments dependent on your division: Property Condition Assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos/lead/radon sampling, Seismic Reports, structural surveys, roofing surveys, Facility Condition Assessments, energy audits, accessibility assessments, mechanical equipment evaluations, Industrial Maintenance Operations & FLS Assessments, ADA checklists, pre-construction document reviews, construction monitoring, desk reviews, report reviews, and/or document review with the ability to accurately identify client/project specific needs.

  • Conducts a physical survey of the accessible and visible major building equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), structure and foundations, representative interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, flat roofs, low-sloped roofs, and pavement with the ability to accurately identify client/project specific needs.

  • Observes property’s easily visible and accessible mechanical systems, components, equipment, and conditions, for the purpose of identifying significant physical deficiencies.

  • Obtains areas/measurements and quantities to adequately justify estimated costs to replace or remedy physical deficiencies and to estimate replacement reserve expenditures.

  • Conducts interviews with the owner (or their on-site representative), tenants, service providers, local government agencies, and other individuals knowledgeable about the subject property.

  • Provides photographic documentation of the site.

• Prepares a written report (using a computer, iPad, or other electronic device) that accurately describes onsite findings, taking into consideration any specialized client scope requirements. Uses information collected from the onsite assessment, including field notes, photographic documentation of the site, interviews with property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to write the report.

• Ability to modify scope and technical writing needs based on the scope of work or service being executed, which will vary widely from project to project based on the property being assessed, the geographic location and site conditions.

• Ability to leverage professional/technical expertise and judgment in developing the project plan and assessment.

• Reviews pertinent property records as furnished by Client and/or property contact. Documented information will consist primarily of project contact supplied leasing literature, receipts from repairs and/or improvements, pending proposals, schedule of landlord’s responsible operating expenses, available relevant construction drawings, etc.

• Reviews repair/improvement costs incurred by tenants/ownership along with the following documents (if available): certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, elevator safety reports, Building and Fire Department reports, and warranty information.

• Acts as technical lead, providing guidance and technical direction for specialized projects and protocols.

• Mets or exceeds performance objectives for productivity and report quality.

• Protects operations by keeping company information confidential.

• Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs.

• Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.

• Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.

• Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.

Role Specific Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts client facing on-site assessments and prepares written report that accurately describes onsite assessment findings including but not limited to: Property Condition Assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), and other property related services.

• Reviews available previous assessment reports, historical and regulatory records for the property and for the surrounding area and reports data in accordance with ASTM criteria and client’s scope of work, making all reasonable efforts to identify the historical use of the property and surrounding properties using their specialized knowledge.

• Owns the communication with local Building, Zoning, and/or Fire Departments to determine if there are/are not any outstanding violations on file against the property and/or corrective actions required.

Skills

• Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software, to include Quire and AssetCalc, Microsoft Suite and business specific software and other project specific applications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.

Competencies

• Understanding of construction materials and methods, environmental concerns, cost estimating, and the industry standards.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders within the organization and business units.

• Time management skills.

• Active listening skills.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Problem solving skills.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people.

• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Education, Certification, And Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of three years of related experience. Individuals without a degree may be considered if they have significant related experience (typically five or more years) and can demonstrate knowledge equivalent to that acquired through the required education.