Project Manager – FORTIFIED, Resilience Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee and assist with FORTIFIED Commercial and Multifamily projects during the evaluation and designation phases.

• Assess architectural, structural, and roofing plans for adherence to FORTIFIED standards.

• Analyze product submissions, including windows, doors, roofing systems, wall assemblies, flashing details, and various building components.

• Prepare, organize, and submit drawings, calculations, photographs, compliance documentation, and technical reports.

• Review field documentation and site images to facilitate technical assessments and compliance decisions.

• Assist in Property Resilience Assessments as per ASTM E3429 guidelines.

• Perform desktop evaluations of natural hazards and climate-related risks impacting commercial and multifamily properties.

• Aid in flood risk assessments using FEMA FIRMs, FIS, floodplain data, drainage conditions, stormwater considerations, and associated tools.

• Contribute to seismic risk evaluations by reviewing seismic hazards, structural weaknesses, building characteristics, and earthquake-related risk factors.

• Investigate and interpret datasets related to climate, flood, seismic, and other natural hazards.

• Identify vulnerabilities and formulate mitigation, adaptation, and conceptual resilience strategies.

• Compile technical reports and convey findings and recommendations to clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

• Assist with quality assurance and quality control for FORTIFIED and resilience outputs.

• Stay updated on standards and best practices regarding FORTIFIED, resilience, climate risk, hazard mitigation, flood risk, and seismic risk.

• Provide prompt client service and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, organization, and meticulous attention to detail.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in resilience consulting, risk engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, building enclosure consulting, flood risk assessment, seismic risk assessment, or related fields.

• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting architectural, structural, and construction drawings, technical specifications, and building system documentation.

• Experience in assessing wind load calculations, building envelope systems, roofing systems, and construction details for commercial and multifamily properties.

• Familiarity with FORTIFIED Commercial and Multifamily standards and/or ASTM E3429 Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessments is an advantage.

• Knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and product approvals, including FM Approvals, Florida Product Approval, Miami-Dade NOA, TDI, UL, or similar programs.

• Understanding of low-slope and steep-slope roofing systems, roof decks, roof-mounted equipment, and building enclosure performance.

• Strong capability to interpret natural hazard and climate risk data from both public and proprietary sources, including FEMA resources and related resilience datasets.

• Preferred experience in flood risk assessment, including FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), Flood Insurance Studies (FIS), floodplain analysis, flood mitigation concepts, site drainage considerations, and stormwater management principles.

• Alternatively, experience in evaluating seismic hazards, building vulnerabilities, structural systems, and earthquake-related risks that may affect building performance.

• Familiarity with climate risk, resilience, hazard mitigation, adaptation planning, and loss-reduction strategies for existing buildings.

• Experience in performing technical research and synthesizing complex engineering, hazard, and climate data into actionable recommendations.

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and technical subject matter experts.

• Willingness to broaden knowledge of additional natural hazards, resilience methodologies, and emerging industry best practices.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to generate clear and concise technical reports and client-facing deliverables.

• Personable and capable of effectively communicating with clients, contractors, consultants, and colleagues at all organizational levels.

• Ability to resolve practical problems, exercise sound engineering judgment, and work independently in a remote setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual collaboration platforms.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while delivering high-quality work products.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline is required.

• Professional engineering, architecture, or technical licensure/certification is preferred.

• Professional certifications or credentials related to floodplain management, water resources, resilience, hazard mitigation, seismic engineering, or related fields are advantageous.

• Required skills include: Flood risk, Structural Engineering, Project Costing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training, mentorship, and hands-on project experience in the FORTIFIED Evaluator Program.

• Flexible remote work setup.