OVERVIEW
Vertex is seeking a senior engineering professional to lead and build our Property Condition Assessment (PCA) service line.
This role goes beyond traditional project management. You will be responsible for establishing a scalable, high-quality, and defensible PCA practice, including developing field teams, standardizing inspection methodologies, and implementing QA/QC systems.
As the technical authority and Engineer of Record, you will ensure that all assessments align with ASTM standards while delivering clear, decision-focused insights for lenders, investors, and property owners.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Building Science Engineering
- Eng. designation in good standing
- Multi-provincial licensing is an asset
- 10+ years of experience in building sciences, with significant PCA and capital planning experience
- Strong understanding of building systems and lifecycle performance
- Deep familiarity with ASTM E2018 and related assessment frameworks
- Proven experience training, mentoring, and overseeing field-based assessment teams
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, defensible, client-ready reports
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Line Development & Technical Leadership
- Lead Vertex's PCA service line, including methodology, standards, and delivery model
- Define what constitutes a high-quality, defensible assessment, with a focus on clarity and capital planning insight
- Act as Engineer of Record, reviewing and sealing reports in accordance with provincial regulations
- Serve as the primary technical authority for all PCA and reserve fund work
Field Team Development & Training
- Build, train, and mentor a team of technologists, inspectors, and field staff, leveraging Vertex's broader technical team as needed
- Develop standardized inspection protocols, checklists, and guidance tools
- Implement a scalable model where field staff collect data and senior technical review ensures quality and consistency
- Ensure consistency in data collection, photo documentation, and deficiency identification
Quality Assurance & Delivery Model
- Establish and oversee QA/QC processes to ensure all reports are accurate, consistent, and defensible
- Review field data and reports to ensure appropriate assumptions, limitations, and cost opinions are applied
- Manage risk by ensuring clear communication of scope, limitations, and uncertainty
Project Oversight
- Oversee project execution across a portfolio of commercial, industrial, and multi-residential properties
- Ensure deliverables meet timelines, budgets, and client expectations
- Support complex or high-risk assessments directly
Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
- Support expansion into reserve fund studies / depreciation reports and the condominium / strata market
- Assist with proposals, client relationships, and growth of the PCA service line across the U.S. and Canada.
- Identify opportunities to integrate services with ESA, roofing, and building science offerings
LOCATION
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Vertex offers a hybrid work structure, combining office and remote work.
- The role is permanent and full-time (40 hours/week).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and technical expertise
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RRSP matching program
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
The Opportunity (Role Context)
This is not a traditional project management role. It is an opportunity to build a scalable, high-value service focused on clarity, consistency, and capital insight.
Vertex is looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with sound judgment to deliver assessments that support real-world investment and asset management decisions.
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