AEI Consultants

Project Manager – Resilience, FORTIFIED Projects

AEI Consultants

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage FORTIFIED Commercial and Multifamily projects, overseeing design review, construction, evaluation, and compliance with FORTIFIED standards.
  • Perform Property Resilience Assessments, including vulnerability analysis of major building systems, site visits, interviews, and risk identification using climate data projections.
  • Review architectural and structural drawings for compliance with FORTIFIED and resilience requirements, including wind loads, continuous load paths, and building envelope systems.
  • Conduct and oversee site surveys and field inspections to verify installation and construction quality for both FORTIFIED and resilience assessment projects.
  • Evaluate product submittals (windows, doors, walls, flashing, roof assemblies) for approval and compliance with FORTIFIED standards.
  • Provide recommendations for mitigation and adaptation measures, including cost estimates.
  • Prepare and submit supporting documentation (drawings, calculations, photos, compliance forms) for FORTIFIED designation and resilience assessments.
  • Write clear, concise technical reports and communicate findings and recommendations to clients, IBHS, and stakeholders.
  • Identify and address omissions or errors in installation related to FORTIFIED and resilience standards.
  • Stay current with evolving standards and best practices in resilience, hazard mitigation, and FORTIFIED requirements.
  • Deliver outstanding client service through timely responses, proactive solutions, and effective communication.
  • Manage multiple projects, excelling in both independent work and collaborative team environments.
  • Travel for projects and professional duties as necessary.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in risk engineering, loss prevention studies, or site-specific wind evaluations for commercial and multifamily properties.
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting structural drawings, wind load calculations, and building envelope systems.
  • Deep understanding of ASCE 7 “Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.”
  • Familiarity with FORTIFIED standards for commercial and multifamily buildings and/or ASTM Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessments.
  • Knowledge of building codes, test standards, and product approvals (FM Approvals, Florida Product Approval, Miami-Dade, TDI, UL, etc.).
  • Experience with low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, roof decks, and roof-mounted equipment.
  • Ability to interpret climate and natural hazard data from proprietary and public sources (e.g., FEMA).
  • Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and hazard expert consultants.
  • Willingness to learn about various hazards and resilience strategies, actively sharing knowledge to enhance the team’s expertise.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; able to write clear technical reports and present findings.
  • Personable and able to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various forms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Zoom.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to conduct site visits, including climbing ladders and navigating building interiors and exteriors.
Benefits
  • 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
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk engineeringloss prevention studiessite-specific wind evaluationsstructural drawing reviewwind load calculationsbuilding envelope systemsFORTIFIED standardsASTM Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessmentsbuilding codesproduct approvals
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong oral communicationproblem-solvingteam collaborationdetail-orientedorganizedindependent workclient serviceproactive solutionsknowledge sharing