Senior Property Condition Assessment Manager – Healthcare

Albuquerque, New Mexico
CBRE
Posted
06-Sep-2022
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Consulting
Location(s)
Albuquerque – New Mexico – United States of America, Austin – Texas – United States of America, Boise – Idaho – United States of America, Dallas – Texas – United States of America, Los Angeles – California – United States of America, Phoenix – Arizona – United States of America, Portland – Maine – United States of America, Portland – Oregon – United States of America, Rancho San Diego – California – United States of America, Salt Lake City – Utah – United States of America
JOB SUMMARY

The purpose lead various staff members who are responsible for facility condition assessments (FCA), capital planning services, property condition assessments (PCA), and other related consulting services with direct accountability for project delivery. This is a multi-functional position that requires the ability to manage assessment teams along with the writing and review of assessment reports. In addition, it requires client interface as part RFP response activities, delivering customer satisfaction during assessment projects, resolving customer issues, and conducting various activities for client retention.

The Senior FCA Project Manager leads and performs FCA and PCA engagements for a variety of clients, including healthcare, institutional, State and Federal agencies, and corporate companies. A Senior Project Manager prepares Property Condition Reports (PCR) in accordance with the ASTM Standard E2018, The Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process, complete with estimated costs to remedy the physical deficiencies observed by a professional in architecture, engineering, or construction management. They should also be familiar with overall facility capital planning processes, and facility recapitalization related benchmarking.

A Senior FCA Project Manager is responsible for providing technical review of existing facilities for owners, lenders, buyers and investors to provide information required to make an informed decision concerning the physical condition of properties and the cost associated with those conditions. Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) are prepared for industrial, warehouse, retail facilities, multi-family residential complexes, medical facilities, hospitality properties, institutional and high-rise buildings.

A successful candidate will be personable, a very strong communicator and team player. Additionally, they will have a strong work ethic, and a good sense of humor to help them navigate the challenges surrounding a project while keeping morale high.

This position will require frequent day and overnight travel – up to 50% and can be remote.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works in conjunction with the business line managers and partners with regional teams and departments to identify and implement organizational “best practices.”
Works in conjunction with manager(s), responsible for providing efficient coordination and management of due diligence projects from the initial proposal stage through to project closing.
Prepares complex Property Condition Reports (PCR) to include cost estimates to remedy building deficiencies.
Reviews repair/improvement cost information, certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and similar information to determine the condition of the building.
Documents the condition and physical deficiencies of a property by taking representative and detailed photographs of a properties’ site and building systems
Prepares estimated costs to remedy building deficiencies in an immediate time period and capital reserve time period (5 to 50 years)
May act as a subject manager expert in an area of expertise which may include Seismic, ADA, MEP, or other specialties (BOMA, Insurance Replacement, Thermal Scanning, Etc).
Provides formal technical guidance in an area of expertise.
Reviews reports written by others to ensure it meets company and client protocols and accurately describes the asset.
Is able to communicate effectively with others to achieve client goals.
Conducts walk-through surveys (from 1 hour to multiple days) to assess condition of the building systems and equipment that typically include: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low voltage systems, structure and foundations, interiors, exterior walls, windows, roofs, and site work improvements. (This may require climbing two-story ladders or going up in a lift, lift operating certification is a plus)
Interview facility managers, property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the subject property’s condition.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty adequately and sufficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in architecture, engineering, or construction management or equivalent combination of education and experience from a nationally accredited university. Master’s degree (MS) in architecture, engineering, or construction management preferred.
5-7 years commercial building evaluation or commercial design experience with a general understanding of all building systems: site work, structural, building envelope, interiors, and MEP.
5-10 years building evaluation experience with experience writing Property Condition Assessment Reports.
3-5 years reviewing reports written by others to ensure it meets company and client protocols and accurately describes the asset.
Certification as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients.
Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical clients.
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)
Proficiency in using computer and smart phone programs which may include PDF programs, document upload/download websites, municipal agency record request websites, data collection applications and other virtual meeting programs (Zoom, Chime, Teams, Skype, etc.)
Excellent time management and organizational skills. The position requires simultaneously managing electronic deliverables for several ongoing assignments.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer (US and/or Canada) strongly preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting department deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to co-workers, supervisor, department and/or line of business.
CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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