Senior Assessor

Senior Assessor – Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence Company: Safeguard AEC Represented Exclusively By: Luxus Group Recruiting Location: Remote – Anywhere in the United States Travel: 25-75%+ (Varies by Project Schedule) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Base Salary: $150,000–$190,000 Annually Benefits: Comprehensive Employee Benefits Offered Experience: 8+ Years Required Professional Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) or Environmental Science Degree Preferred Specialties: Property Condition Assessments (PCAs), Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac About the Opportunity Luxus Group Recruiting is partnering with Safeguard AEC to recruit an experienced Senior Assessor to support the company’s new Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence business line. Safeguard AEC is seeking a seasoned field professional with extensive experience conducting Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) on commercial and multifamily properties, including assignments for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending programs. The successful candidate will conduct site assessments nationwide, lead other field assessors on site, prepare and review lender and equity ready reports under demanding transaction deadlines. This position reports to practice leadership and provides opportunities to contribute input on the company’s reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities

Property Condition Assessments - Conduct PCA site assessments in accordance with ASTM E2018-24 and applicable lender requirements. - Evaluate building systems, document physical deficiencies and deferred maintenance, and identify capital improvement needs. - Prepare repair recommendations, cost estimates, and capital reserve tables. Phase I Environmental Site Assessments - Perform site reconnaissance, interviews, historical research, and regulatory database reviews in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 and EPA All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI). - Identify potential RECs, CRECs, and HRECs, including concerns involving historical industrial uses, underground storage tanks, and petroleum or hazardous substances. Field Work & Travel - Travel 25-75% or more to commercial and multifamily properties throughout the United States. - Support multi-day site visits and portfolio assignments across multiple locations. - Work remotely when not in the field. Reporting & Lender Requirements - Prepare reports meeting Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other lender requirements, and carry them through review to final. - Communicate findings to project leadership and lender clients. Field Leadership - Lead and coordinate field assessors on multi-site and portfolio assignments. - Provide field experience to help guide the development of workflows, checklists, and report templates. Required Qualifications - 8+ years of experience conducting PCAs and Phase I ESAs for commercial real estate transactions. - Working knowledge of Fannie Mae and/or Freddie Mac multifamily due diligence requirements. - Strong understanding of building systems and repair cost estimating. - Experience leading or mentoring field assessors. - Ability and willingness to travel 50% or more throughout the United States. Preferred Qualifications - Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. - Meets the definition of an Environmental Professional under 40 CFR § 312.10. - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field. - Previous experience with