National Client Manager Property Condition Assessments

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EFI Global is seeking a full-time National Client Manager - Property Condition Assessments. Must reside in in the greater Los Angeles CA or northern New Jersey areas to manage Property Condition Assessments and Construction
Monitoring related services. The candidate will be overseeing Real Estate and Construction site
inspections and assessments including Property Condition Assessments Construction Plan and Cost
Reviews Construction Loan Monitoring and Probable Maximum Loss studies (seismic assessments) of
multi-family office retail and industrial properties. These services are provided to lending institutions life
insurance companies developers and property owners (prospective buyers and sellers of Real Property)
and agency lenders and mortgage brokers.
The ideal candidate should be an individual with architectural or engineering related experience a broad
background spanning design construction and general component knowledge of multifamily residential
commercial and industrial buildings. The candidate should be a dynamic communicator and relationship
manager with clients external creative and technical consultants and third-party vendors.
Candidate will oversee client relationships and manage preparation of Construction Cost Estimates and
Schedules for all deferred maintenance and projected maintenance and renovation of commercial
properties. Construction Services will include providing Construction Plan and Cost Review followed by
Construction Loan Monitoring services including analyzing monthly requisitions change orders and
coordination between Owner Developer and Contractor.
Candidate should be well versed in all essential phases of project management & assessment:
inspection scope estimates schedules budget development and resource management strategy. The
candidate is expected to work on numerous projects at any given time and meet strict deadlines
including planning scheduling and tracking project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress
status is on schedule.
Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational
and analytical skills. Ability to comprehend analyze and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems
involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware. Candidate must have
proficient Microsoft Office Suite experience.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide architectural and/or engineering technical evaluations of commercial real estate assets with a focus on all improvements and building systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares written reports containing an executive summary and report narrative illustrating the observations from site reconnaissance including general descriptions of building systems and components; makes recommendations for immediate repairs discernment of potential short- and long-term significant capital expenditures and opinions of estimated costs to remedy.

• Performs site inspections (site reconnaissance) of commercial buildings to identify material physical deficiencies and areas of deferred maintenance then provide appropriate recommendations to the client on what the deferred maintenance items are and the estimated cost to repair which could have financial or functional implications with regards to the property.

• Performs peer reviews of property condition assessment (PCA) reports that have been prepared by other departments or field professionals to ensure that the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) standards for property condition assessments and the client scope of work is adhered to.

• Performs project management duties associated with property condition assessments and related interactions with clients and inspectors by developing project budgets preparing contracts monitoring project progress and schedules setting deadlines evaluating project monitoring response time to client requests and ensuring invoices are processed and billed.

• Contacts the municipal regulatory agencies to determine if there are any open building fire zoning and/or health code violations or permits and research zoning ordinances.

• Analyzes recommended repairs as part of the PCA report and/or reviews process using basic principles of construction cost estimating.

• Conducts peer trainings and mentoring of less experienced staff on completion of property condition assessments.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelors degree in construction management architecture engineering or construction science from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of current ASTM standards for property condition assessments

• Knowledge and understanding of current ASTM standards for seismic risk assessments and probable maximum loss (PML) investigations

• Understanding of general building codes

• Understanding of general building construction and design (mechanical electrical plumbing life safety structural components)

• Understanding of cost estimation techniques

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills

• PC literate including Microsoft Office products

• Analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to create and complete comprehensive accurate and constructive written reports

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing vision and talking

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round you will receive an e-mail notification or phone call from a recruiter to schedule an initial call.

As required by law Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only the range of starting pay for this role is $60.00 - $65.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to medical dental vision 401k and matching PTO disability and life insurance employee assistance flexible spending or health savings account and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace