Associate, Due Diligence (Property Condition & Environmental Assessment)

Who We Are

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.

With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.

What We Value: Our Culture

Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.​

At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.

Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.

Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Learners – We learn from our challenges and successes
• Leaders – We commit to continuous improvement
• Enthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Achievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Partners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

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Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

Provides technical support of the primary duties and responsibilities of the Vice President, Due Diligence – Engineering for acquisition, disposition, and asset management services. Coordinates technical vendor activities and supports Portfolio Companies and Blackstone Real Estate Services to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Key project delivery focus areas include growth in scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management.

HOW YOU ADD VALUE

• Aid in the review of reports written by others to ensure each meets company and client protocols and accurately describes the asset and quantifies risks

• Interact regularly with technical team and participate in client meetings on project basis

• Review technical direction and guidance to vendors assigned to projects to ensure conformance to scopes of work

• Support large portfolios of projects, liaising with team members and tracking status

• Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the client and company

• Growth mindset to develop skills to act as subject manager expert in the area of expertise, which may include Environmental Risk, ADA, MEP, seismic risk or other specialties

• Self-perform due to diligence tasks for appropriate projects and asset management support

• Review and technically edit review memoranda to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality

• Ensure on-time delivery of reports and accompanying correspondence to clients

• Communicate with clients and management to discuss and develop solutions to recognized architecture and engineering concerns during the due diligence evaluation period

• Support Revantage and companywide sustainability initiatives at the interface with engineering due diligence processes

• Deliver outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs

• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in architecture or engineering or construction management

• Minimum (5) years commercial building evaluation or commercial design experience with a general understanding of all building systems: site work, structural, building envelope, and MEP.  Facilities management / asset management expertise will be considered

• Knowledge of real estate financial terms and principles

• Knowledge of environmental issues and property risks

• Ability to calculate ongoing capital reserve needs for real estate ownership

• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret construction and existing building documents

• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues

• Ability to write clearly to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, management, and vendors

• Ability to distill technical information to non-technical clients

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in a team setting

• Requires high functioning analytical and quantitative skills with drive to learn and develop strategic solutions

• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have direct impact on the department

• Working knowledge of computer software and hardware (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite Products)

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations

• Ability to travel 30% domestic

Preferred:

• Certification as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect

• Prior experience in due diligence or project management with client management responsibilities

Base Compensation Range:

$88,165.00 To $125,942.00. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

Total Direct Compensation:  This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

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Perks for You

• Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
• Work-life balance offerings include:
  • Hybrid Work Policy
  • Productivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work time
  • Summer Fridays
  • Work From Anywhere Month
• In-house and external learning & development opportunities
• Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement

Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email  [email protected]