National Client Manager - Property Condition Assessments

About the role

Sedgwick is hiring a full-time National Client Manager for Property Condition Assessments, based in the greater Los Angeles, CA area or northern New Jersey. The role oversees real estate and construction site inspections and assessments, including Property Condition Assessments, Construction Plan and Cost Reviews, Construction Loan Monitoring and Probable Maximum Loss (seismic) studies of multi-family, office, retail and industrial properties. Clients are lending institutions, life insurance companies, developers and property owners.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare written reports with an executive summary and narrative describing building systems and components, recommending immediate repairs, capital expenditures and estimated remediation costs.
• Perform site inspections of commercial buildings to identify physical deficiencies and deferred maintenance, and advise clients on estimated repair costs.
• Peer-review property condition assessment reports prepared by other departments or field professionals against ASTM standards and the client scope of work.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, schedules, deadlines and invoicing for property condition assessments.
• Contact municipal agencies to check for open building, fire, zoning and health code violations or permits, and research zoning ordinances.
• Analyze recommended repairs using basic construction cost estimating principles.
• Train and mentor less experienced staff on completing property condition assessments.
• Travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science preferred.
• Eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Architectural or engineering background spanning design, construction and building components across multifamily, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Dynamic communicator and relationship manager with clients, consultants and vendors.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ASTM standards for property condition assessments and seismic risk assessments (probable maximum loss).
• Understanding of general building codes and construction (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, structural).
• Cost estimation techniques and project management (estimates, schedules, budgets, resource management).
• Microsoft Office, strong written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills.

What we offer

• Starting pay range of $110,000 - $125,000 annually for the Los Angeles jurisdiction.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, and employee assistance.