Senior Associate (Building Assessments & Forensics)

TYG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Southeast team in a client-facing consulting role focused on building assessments, due diligence, project advisory services, and capital planning for commercial properties.

You will conduct site visits, review project documentation, prepare client-facing reports, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to manage risk, maintenance, and capital expenditure decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or related discipline.
• Professional registration or licensure preferred.
• Experience in consulting, design, construction, property assessments, forensic investigations, owner's representation, or related technical advisory services.
• Familiarity with commercial building systems, construction practices, and building performance evaluations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable working directly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to balance technical responsibilities with project and client management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout various stages of the asset lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and property evaluations.
• Support technical assessments related to existing buildings, asset performance, and project risk.
• Participate in forensic investigations involving building systems, construction issues, defects, failures, or performance concerns.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, contracts, budgets, and other project documentation.
• Prepare client-facing reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and ownership groups.
• Assist clients in understanding building conditions, potential liabilities, deferred maintenance considerations, and capital expenditure requirements.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

Skills

Client-facing

Project management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Licensure preferred

Job description

We are currently partnering with a well-established consulting firm that advises owners, investors, developers, and other stakeholders across a broad range of commercial real estate assets and projects.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Associate to join their Southeast team. This is a client-facing consulting role offering exposure to building assessments, technical due diligence, project advisory services, forensic investigations, and capital planning assignments across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout various stages of the asset lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and property evaluations.
• Support technical assessments related to existing buildings, asset performance, and project risk.
• Participate in forensic investigations involving building systems, construction issues, defects, failures, or performance concerns.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, contracts, budgets, and other project documentation.
• Prepare client-facing reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and ownership groups.
• Assist clients in understanding building conditions, potential liabilities, deferred maintenance considerations, and capital expenditure requirements.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

Ideal Background

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration or licensure preferred.
• Experience in consulting, design, construction, property assessments, forensic investigations, owner's representation, or related technical advisory services.
• Familiarity with commercial building systems, construction practices, and building performance evaluations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Comfortable working directly with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to balance technical responsibilities with project and client management.