POSITION: Senior Project Manager – Resilience

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Senior Project Manager within AEI’s Resilience Division, your primary responsibilities will be to conduct natural hazard and climate risk assessments, consisting of hazard identification, vulnerability and exposure assessments, and identification of hazard mitigation and resilience measures through the performance of ASTM E3429 Property Resilience Assessments (PRA). AEI's PRA work consists of assessments of existing commercial properties and consulting on resilient design on new construction. 

The Senior Project Manager should be familiar with hazard identification, vulnerability assessments of existing buildings, hazard mitigation and resilience measures, loss prevention, potential damage calculation, and emergency preparedness, as well as expertise related to the performance of buildings and site systems. Ideal candidates have a background in architecture, engineering, building forensics, or construction management. 

A college degree in one of these disciplines and industry experience are required, as well as a PE or RA license. In addition, knowledge of one or several specific physical hazards (such as flood, high wind, etc.) is required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify the risks on a property posed by climate and natural hazards using climate data projections from proprietary data sources as well as public sources.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of major building systems and provide cost estimates of Value at Risk (VaR) for potential loss at the property.
• Conducts and oversees others performing site visits to gather property-specific information. 
• Conducts and oversees others performing interviews and research covering property maintenance history, previous climatic events, and previous damage incurred at the property.
• Provide recommendations to implement mitigation and adaptation measures in a property to improve resilience of the building towards hazards of concern and provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates using cost and recommendation libraries as well as industry standards.
• Complete technical reviews of Property Resilience Assessments.
• Serve as Team Lead during complex site visits for resilience evaluations.
• Trains and mentors junior level Project Managers.
• Demonstrates ability to interact with clients and other professionals during site visits and in the interpretation of the findings. 
• Coordinate hazard expert consultants on complex projects and provide specific expertise on some of the hazards of concern.
• Writes clear and concise reports using our in-house report templates.
• Manages multiple projects and excels in independent work and a team environment.
• Delivers outstanding client service with timely responses and proactive solutions.
• Travel for projects and professional duties if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 to 7+ years of previous experience performing Property Condition Assessments, Loss Prevention Studies, or Property Resilience Assessments including major building systems and conditions.
• Knowledge and experience in assessing various property types.
• Understand and interpret climate and natural hazard data using proprietary data sources as well as public sources including academic, governmental, or government-related      sources such as FEMA.
• Knowledge and familiarity with resilience assessments, preferably with the new ASTM Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessment, as well as awareness of community resilience.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types
• Previous construction administration, construction management, architecture, engineering or similar experience
• Experience with particular hazards of concern, such as flood, wind, wildfire, etc. a plus 
• Experience with FORTIFIED, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or HUD guidelines and Property Needs Assessments is a plus
• Passion for being detail oriented and organized
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced writing and communication skills
• Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
• Self-starter, resourceful, and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines with guidance from senior staff
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders to access two and three story, low-slope roofs
• Ability to work outside and navigate stairs, sites, and building interiors

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction required

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to travel independently and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS

AEI Consultants offers all full-time employees an outstanding, extensive benefits package, which among other benefits includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and sick leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K, complimentary use of AEI’s condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, an Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits. 

COMPANY CULTURE

One of the primary reasons that our employees enjoy working at AEI is our positive company culture. We offer a collaborative, flexible and inclusive work environment where employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, make a positive impact on our clients and communities, and are encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals.  We greatly value the contributions of our team members and prioritize employee wellness, safety, flexibility and work/life balance. 

OVERVIEW

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States. 

AEI Consultants values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our employees and community. We encourage all applicants who are excited about this opportunity and share our career goals to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics defined by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment. At AEI Consultants, we believe that a diverse team is essential for our success, and we strive to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.