Senior Associate

Thomas Young Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Houston is seeking an experienced leader to manage on-site building assessments and inspections, planning and coordinating resources for complex projects.

You will serve as the primary client interface, collaborating with engineers, architects, and building owners to provide technical insights and guide long-term maintenance.

Qualifications

• 4-year professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• 10+ years of building assessments/inspections experience.
• Strong PCA (property condition assessments) experience desirable.
• Proven leadership of assessment projects and teams.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, architects and building owners.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site building assessments and inspections.
• Plan and organize resources for assessment projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and building owners to provide technical insights and recommendations.
• Support clients by offering guidance on building maintenance and long-term upkeep.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Job description

Join a leading real estate consulting firm in Houston with over 30 years of experience in Texas. Known for building strong client relationships and delivering trusted services, they are expanding their Assessments Team to support growing demand. The firm offers a variety of services to clients across the state and a welcoming environment where your expertise will help shape meaningful projects.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and manage on-site building assessments and inspections

Plan and organize resources for assessment projects

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle

Collaborate with engineers, architects, and building owners to provide technical insights and recommendations

Support clients by offering guidance on building maintenance and long-term upkeep

What we're looking for:

Ideally holds a 4-year professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or related field

10+ years of experience conducting building assessments and inspections

Strong experience in property condition assessments (PCAs) is highly desirable

Proven experience leading assessment projects and teams

Skilled in working directly with engineers, architects, and property owners

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage physical and human resources effectively

Proven ability to act as a primary client interface

More reasons to apply:

Clear pathways into ownership of the firm

Opportunity to work directly with building owners managing the maintenance and upkeep of real estate assets

Offers a change of pace from typical consulting positions

Minimal out-of-state travel, with only 3-4 trips per year based on demand

Involvement in projects that span the entire building lifecycle