Project Manager

Job Purpose

The Project Manager performs Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s), Construction Plan and Budget Reviews, Construction Progress Monitoring and other related services reports for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan transactions. Communicates all project related information to the Program Managers or Technical Reviewers. Conducts the on-site inspection and assessment, prepares a written report to accurately describe their findings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts a Walk-through Survey of the readily accessible and visible major building systems (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), structure and foundations, representative interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, flat roofs, low-sloped roofs, and pavement. Provides photographic documentation of site and building features and documents observations.
• Observes Property’s mechanical systems, components, equipment and conditions, for the purpose of identifying system type, condition, expected remaining useful life and significant Physical Deficiencies.
• Approximates 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 and its systems.
• 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 inspection reports, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and warranty information.
• Reviews pertinent property records as furnished by Client and/or property contact. In general, documented information will consist primarily of project contact supplied leasing literature, receipts from repairs and/or improvements, pending proposals, current improvement projects, available relevant Construction drawings, etc. There may also be previously prepared building facility condition reports, ADA surveys, capital plans, etc.
• Writes a report in accordance with client prescribed scope of work, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or ASTM standard.
• Meets or exceeds performance objectives for productivity and report quality.
• Maintains project-by-project communication on programs with Program managers and report reviewers, and keeps them informed of any actual or potential problems including continuing updates of when reports will be e-mailed/shipped to production.
• Due to the possession of special skills or experience, may be assigned to perform various types of services such as, but not limited to: facility condition assessments, structural, mechanical, civil, or environmental surveys; pre-construction document reviews; construction monitoring; desk reviews; report reviews; or document review. This position may also be assigned to provide training programs.
• Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation; anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university in Engineering, Architecture or a relevant discipline
• Minimum three years of experience in related field
• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Scope of Work inspection and report writing experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Architect, Registered Professional Engineer, or BPI Certified Building Analyst preferred, but not required.
• Parcel or Quire report writing platform experience preferred, but not required.

Critical Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently. Creative thinker with sound judgment.
• Proven ability to take initiative, think on your feet, and make thoughtful decisions.
• Highly effective project management and time management skills.