Senior Assessor - Environmental Engineer - Commercial Real Estate

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 a national commercial real estate due diligence consulting firm.
• Experience with large portfolio assignments.

  Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary: $150,000–$190,000
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Full-time, permanent, remote position
• Nationwide project exposure
• Opportunity to grow with a new practice

About SafeGuard AEC

SafeGuard AEC is expanding its professional consulting capabilities by launching a dedicated commercial real estate due diligence practice.

The new practice will focus on delivering environmental and property condition assessment services to commercial real estate lenders, investors, developers, and other transaction stakeholders.

As part of this initiative, SafeGuard AEC is investing in experienced technical leadership to establish a strong foundation for environmental reporting, lender compliance, project delivery, and future business growth.

About Luxus Group Recruiting

Luxus Group Recruiting specializes in identifying and recruiting highly qualified professionals for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries nationwide.

Our recruiting team partners with engineering firms, environmental consulting organizations, architecture practices, and construction companies to connect experienced professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Luxus Group Recruiting is representing SafeGuard AEC in this search and will coordinate confidential candidate discussions and introductions.

Apply Today – Confidential Inquiries Welcome

Are you a Senior Environmental Professional with extensive experience in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, commercial real estate due diligence, and Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac lending transactions?

Would you be interested in a $170,000–$200,000 remote opportunity where you can leverage your expertise and help build a new consulting practice?

Luxus Group Recruiting welcomes confidential inquiries from qualified environmental consulting professionals nationwide.

Contact our recruiting team to learn more about this opportunity with SafeGuard AEC.