Project Manager, Asset Management

at  JRS Engineering

JRS Engineering (JRS) is an industry-leading engineering firm providing professional consulting services throughout Western Canada. Since 1997, we have remained committed to delivering best-in-class building science solutions that prioritize value, quality, and performance. We work with our clients – developers, architects, building owners, property managers, legal and insurance professionals, industry consultants, manufacturers, and contractors – to deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions for projects of any size and complexity.
We’re problem-solvers with high standards. We seek to hire those who thrive on collaboration, love a technical challenge, and can apply their knowledge to come up with practical solutions that work for our clients.

Technical and Project Delivery
· Prepare and deliver all kinds of assessment reports including Depreciation Reports, Reserve Fund Studies, Building/Facility Condition Assessments, and Capital Reserve Plans, as well as Warranty Reviews, Maintenance Reviews/Plans and related deliverables.
· Apply knowledge from the Strata Property Act, Homeowner Protection Act, BC Building Code, ASTM Standards, as well as other industry related guidelines, regulations, and best practice bulletins.
· Liaise with AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) on behalf of JRS and our clients to obtain drawings and other property documents.
· Review drawings, reports, and strata plans as well as technical, financial, and legal documents related to the physical assets of specific properties.
· Perform on-site visual reviews of buildings and properties (i.e. residential, commercial, mixed-use, bare land) to compile and establish the condition of all physical assets. Assessments include review of the foundation/structure, building envelope (roofs, windows/doors, walls, balconies as well as associated flashings, membranes, coatings, and sealants), and architectural/interior finishes as well as limited mechanical, electrical, conveyance, site services and fire protection systems and components.
· Research, analyze, and evaluate market, economic and property/real estate data, documents and building bylaws.
· Meet, correspond with, and interview property owners and representatives.
· Develop replacement cost estimates for all applicable assets based on projects/reports, construction manuals, take-offs from drawings or measurements on site.
· Explain findings, present conclusions, and provide recommendations to clients virtually or in person.
· Liaise, coordinate, and follow up with other technical consultants as needed.
· Maintain various costing databases and project archives; continually update related processes and procedures.
· Compile, analyze, and summarize data from reports for future reports, articles, presentations and/or technical/industry publications.
· Assist with other services as needed to support JRS’ varying workload. This includes the following: testing, research, document review, permit applications.
· Take professional responsibility for reports, costings, and other documents prepared and delivered in a professional capacity or that have been prepared and delivered by others under your direct supervision.
Project Management
· Maintain full knowledge of the scope of work and scope of services for projects including any changes which may occur throughout the course of the project; ensure services are compliant with scope and JRS company standards and procedures.
· Maintain full knowledge of status of project budgets on a constant and ongoing basis.
· Review monthly project billing to analyze billed services and ensure accounts are up to date.
· Proactively manage all staff working on your projects to ensure profitability and quality consistent with company expectations.
Business Development
· Expand our Asset Management revenue by winning new projects.
· Lead proposals, RFPs, RFQs, and multiple portfolio/property requests; oversee the budget and schedule component of proposals.
· Prepare marketing material and provide support to business and client development opportunities.
· Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders (such as property owners, managers and contractors) to achieve repeat business.
· Proactively seek opportunities to establish relationships with new clients and maintain/improve relationships with existing clients.
· Contribute to the recognition of JRS as being at the forefront of the Asset Management industry through speaking at conferences, leading seminars, giving presentations, and obtaining coverage within industry channels.
Staff Leadership
· Provide technical training and mentorship to team members.
· Assist with managing the workload and project assignment for the Asset Management team; assist with ensuring team members are developing the breadth and range of technical competency for this work.
· Contribute to discussions on hiring needs and skills development for the Asset Management team.