Assistant Vice President, Engineering-REMOTE

**This position is for an experienced Client Manager/Senior Reviewer. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience and knowledge in performing and reviewing property condition assessments, environmental site assessments, and construction monitoring reports.  The candidate must understand commercial real estate lending and finance, have experience with agency (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) property condition and environmental guidelines, and have superior writing, report review, time management, and organizational skills.  The hire will also perform site inspections on an as needed basis, potentially seeing 3-5 properties per month.**

Job Purpose

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Engineering will be an experienced Client Manager/Senior Reviewer. The AVP must understand commercial real estate lending and finance, have experience with agency (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) property condition and environmental guidelines, and have superior writing, report review, time management, and organizational skills. The AVP will also perform site inspections on an as needed basis, potentially seeing 3-5 properties per month. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review Property Condition and Environmental Site Assessments on a regular basis, typically reviewing 10 reports per week.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac) guidelines as they pertain to PCA and Phase I ESA report findings and recommendations.
• Ability to manage and maintain large national commercial accounts.
• Ability to manage and communicate with staff assessors regarding property concerns, client feedback, timing, and similar.
• Complete property condition and or environmental site assessments with associated report write up as necessary – potentially completed 3-5 site visits (with travel) per month
• Ability to communicate with clients regarding report revision requests, understand the request, and complete or delegate the revision for completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Previous experience performing and reviewing Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and assessing buildings utilizing comprehensive engineering/architectural practices.
• Previous experience performing and reviewing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, potentially several times per month.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Quire, Parcel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Significant design and/or construction experience.
• Bidding and project cost estimation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience and knowledge in performing and reviewing property condition assessments, environmental site assessments, and construction monitoring reports. 

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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Work well with others to achieve common goals; supportive, encouraging and collaborative.

Working conditions

• This position is in an office or remote environment, and travel is required several times per month.

Physical requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and via electronic means.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10–20 pounds (e.g., office supplies).
• Visual ability to read documents, screens, and reports.
• Ability to navigate office environment, including walking short distances.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.