Property Condition Assessor

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

The Property Condition Assessor will assist their assigned Managing Consultant with execution of assigned tasks,
production of on time and high-quality work product, and management or coordination with other team
members as assigned or requested. The Property Condition Assessor is responsible for supporting the success of their entire assigned practice area/practice division as the highest priority, regardless of any assigned
subpractice area focus, or specific client engagement or relationship. 

Property Condition Assessors visit our client's properties to assess the structural and mechanical condition of various types of building structures. This includes researching the property, conducting a physical inspection of the property, taking photographs and creating a final client report outlining the building's condition. 

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct Property Condition Assessments, commercial energy usage assessments, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Conduct/Direct field assessment activities and work alongside our team of engineers and environmental professionals, subcontractors, and clients
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractor activities for projects
• Write and review detailed building condition reports, energy audits and other technical assessment reports
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractor activities for projects
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for the site where required
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able
  to provide guidance and monitor progress on assigned tasks or projects, and
  ensure work product produced by self or other assigned team members is
  consistently high quality
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by
  company leadership
• Coordinate and support other team members as assigned in a “lead by
  example” manner, with emphasis on positivity and a culture that is empowered
  to execute
• Mentor project team members in execution of defined objectives and key results
  (OKRs).
• Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Support individual and any assigned team members quality control of service
  delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
• Provide guidance to project team members in a manner that assists with rapid
  identification and escalation to Managing Consultant of any client, team member
  or operational challenges

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years work experience conducting property condition assessments (PCA) following ASTM guidelines
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification 
• Health & Safety Certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER 40 Hour) 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Strong technical report writing skills in English
• Ability/willingness for frequent travel for field work (valid driver’s license required)
• Working proficiency with office applications - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), familiarity/proficiency with Quire a plus
• Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, climbing of ladders to access and evaluate roofing conditions and roof-mounted equipment, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job site

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and
  Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned
• Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of
  personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Managing
  Consultant(s))
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under
  high stress conditions
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word
  processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).  Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected].

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.