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

Overview

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.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Building Science Engineering
• Eng. designation in good standing
• Multi-provincial licensing is an asset
• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Service Line Development & Technical Leadership:
• 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
• Field Team Development & Training:
• 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
• Quality Assurance & Delivery Model:
• 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
• Project Oversight:
• 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
• Strategic Growth & Market Expansion:
• Support expansion into reserve fund studies / depreciation reports and the condominium / strata market
• Aid in 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

LOCATION

Dallas-Fort Worth

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and technical expertise
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RSPM matching program
• Training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

The Opportunity (Role Context)

This is not a traditional project management role. It is an opportunity to build a scalable, high-value service focused on clarity, consistency, and capital insight. Vertex is looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with sound judgment to deliver assessments that support real-world investment and asset management decisions.

Why Join Vertex?

• Opportunity to build and lead a national service line from the ground up
• Direct influence on technical standards, delivery model, and team structure
• Strong alignment with existing client base (lenders, investors, ESA clients)
• Scalable platform with growth opportunities across the U.S.
• Entrepreneurial environment with meaningful leadership responsibility

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We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted*