AEI Consultants

Senior Project Manager – Resilience, PRA Flood Specialist

AEI Consultants

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and manage Property Resilience Assessments in accordance with ASTM E3429, with a primary focus on flood hazard, extreme precipitation, sea level rise, storm surge, and related water driven risks.
  • Serve as the technical lead for flood risk evaluation, including interpretation of FEMA FIRMs, Flood Insurance Studies, parcel level flood exposure, freeboard considerations, and flood protection systems.
  • Evaluate site conditions, building elevations, critical equipment locations, drainage patterns, and site constraints through desktop review and field investigations.
  • Integrate climate projections, flood modeling outputs, and third-party hazard data into PRA findings, clearly communicating assumptions and limitations.
  • Develop clear, actionable vulnerability and mitigation recommendations related to flood risk, including conceptual adaptation strategies and order of magnitude cost considerations.
  • Perform and oversee site visits, interviews, and data collection to support PRA Stage 2 and Stage 3 assessments.
  • Review and provide quality control for PRA deliverables prepared by other project managers and staff, with emphasis on flood related sections and technical accuracy.
  • Coordinate with internal AEI teams and external subject matter experts as needed to support complex flood and climate risk evaluations.
  • Support select FORTIFIED Commercial and Multifamily projects as needed, particularly where flood exposure intersects with resilience and performance objectives.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients, lenders, insurers, and other stakeholders through written reports and verbal presentations.
  • Contribute to the evolution of PRA workflows, flood hazard methodologies, and internal guidance documents.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of junior resilience staff and PMs.
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality, responsiveness, and client service.
  • Travel for site visits and project related activities as required.

Requirements

  • 7 or more years of experience in flood risk assessment, climate risk consulting, resilience, civil engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in flood hazard analysis, including FEMA mapping, Flood Insurance Studies, and site-specific flood vulnerability evaluation.
  • Strong understanding of hydrology, stormwater behavior, coastal and riverine flooding mechanisms, and building level flood impacts.
  • Experience applying climate data and projections to real estate or infrastructure risk assessments.
  • Familiarity with ASTM E3429 Property Resilience Assessments strongly preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex technical data into clear, practical guidance for non technical audiences.
  • Experience leading projects, providing technical oversight, and mentoring staff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports.
  • Highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working independently on complex assignments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Zoom.
  • Ability to conduct site visits, including navigating building interiors, exteriors, and uneven terrain.
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
flood risk assessmentclimate risk consultingflood hazard analysisFEMA mappingFlood Insurance Studiesvulnerability evaluationhydrologystormwater behaviorcoastal floodingriverine flooding
Soft Skills
project leadershiptechnical oversightmentoringwritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsdetail orientedindependent workclient serviceclear guidance
Certifications
ASTM E3429