Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Technical Reviewer

Job Description

Technical Reviewers at Nova Group, GBC manage the project workflow and report preparation to both Nova and our Client standards and deadlines. Technical Reviewers engage in communication with Field Managers on project requirements, progress and schedule, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review of technical PCA reports.

Technical Reviewers are responsible for the review and submittal of the Property Condition Assessment (PCA) reports by the Field Manager and the resolution of outstanding report issues. They use their knowledge of industry guidelines to ensure proper report documentation. Ultimately, technical reviewers are accountable for the technical merit of the Nova reports delivered to our clients.

Technical reviewers may also be asked to perform PCAs, as needed. Typical sites to be assessed would include commercial properties such as offices, warehouses, multi-family sites, and hotels.

Technical Reviewers are core members of our project delivery and client relationship teams, working closely with our field teams and Account and Sales Managers to ensure the quality of our deliverables to clients, thereby exceeding their expectations along the way.

Required Experience & Skill Sets

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction-related field

• 5+ years’ experience conducting and/or managing PCAs and/or engineering and architectural consulting services

• Thorough understanding of Industry ASTM and Agency (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) Guidelines

• Experience in the management/review of related due diligence projects

• Knowledge of building components, systems, and cost estimating

• Strong technical writing skills and proven attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Proficiency with Quire report writing platform is preferred

• Current, valid state driver’s license (position requires a motor vehicle record background check)

• Candidates with professional registrations preferred (PE, RA, etc.)

• Familiar with Agency PCA (Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae) scope requirements

• Ability to analyze assessor findings to ensure the PCA accurately reflects the Property conditions

• Ability to coach assessors, both employees and associates, to complete accurate and scope-compliant deliverables

• Ability to analyze client-provided documents, such as Capital budgets, repairs, and projections and incorporate into the findings and reserve analysis

• Ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of the Nova Deal Team to support the Client needs and goals

• Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines on multiple simultaneous project