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Engineering Consulting Service lists this Facilities Assessment Senior Project Associate opportunity in mount laurel township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
ECS is seeking a Facilities Assessment Senior Project Associate to join our Mid-Atlantic Building Science + Infrastructure team in Philadelphia, PA. The Senior Project Associate is responsible for sourcing and acquiring work as well as providing technical leadership and project management for facilities assessment projects.This is a client-facing role with daily involvement with clients, project teams (e.g., architects, general contractors, engineers, owners) and heavy involvement in project execution and junior staff development. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality consulting solutions to a diverse range of facilities and clients.
Technical Leadership
Demonstrate strong knowledge of facility condition assessment and property condition assessment 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
Business Development & Client Engagement
Be involved in the industry as a leader in facility condition assessments and property condition assessments.
Develop clients and relationships that bring in work, from individual projects to large scale portfolios.
Market ECS services and maintain and further develop the client database
Host or attend project discussions with clients and follow up on reports to determine if there are questions
Project Management & Oversight
Manage project budgets and prepare change orders. Oversee project budgets of others as assigned and review change orders and invoices. Assist with collection efforts and guide junior staff on how to communicate testing and/or budget concerns
Prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders
Team Leadership
Schedule, train, and supervise subordinate staff members
Collaborate with other managers to make staffing decisions and maintain appropriate staff levels
Facilities Assessment Responsibilities
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
Demonstrate strong understanding of buildings and building systems (MEP, FLS, etc.) and experience with data collection
Perform property condition assessments, document review, and report preparation. 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
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), or a related field.
5+ years of related experience with conducting property/facility condition assessments.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk small and large properties and climb stairs and ladders to access roofs and other areas of a building
Additional Requirements
Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
The expected pay range for this role and location is $90,000 - $115,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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