Real estate department of a major insurance company seeks an architectural & engineering or construction management professional to provide in-house expertise to support mortgage lending, investment and development activities in Southeastern US. The professional will be responsible for managing and reviewing external consultants performing physical and environmental due diligence for an active lending and investment platform. The position requires knowledge of design, construction and building systems for investment property types, and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects. Candidate should have a thorough knowledge of site & civil conditions, structural systems, building enclosure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), fire protection, life safety and vertical transportation systems. Additionally, candidate should be familiar with environmental and seismic risk assessment and energy conservation practices as well as LEED and other sustainability designations.
The ideal Candidate should have 8 years of experience in property inspection, cost estimating, design review, and project management. The professional should have experience inspecting and assessing the physical condition and costs for property types including offices, industrial buildings, retail and multifamily. The professional should also understand site and environmental conditions impacting development and use, including seismic risk and resiliency. Responsibilities also include review and recommendations for architectural, engineering and specific design concerns. Prepare written review memorandums and cost & budgeting analysis.
Responsibilities also include:
- Perform Construction Management / Owner's Representative duties on development projects.
- Conduct due diligence, including field inspections, and monitor ongoing projects. Analyze and approve requests for construction progress payments.
- Provide plan, specification, budget and design consulting for new developments and alterations.
- Advise on property conditions as they relate to suitability for investment and collateral.
- Report to Chief Architect and work with other professionals in the Real Estate Investment Group.
Experience and Skills
- Bachelors in Architecture and/or Engineering or Construction Management
- Professional License (RA or PE) is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of multi-disciplined professional experience including site inspections (some travel required), review of property condition and environmental site assessments, project plan and cost review and construction management.
- Ability to manage multiple time sensitive tasks and work independently.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $112,000-$160,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
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At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of integrity, mutuality, and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation.
As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S., we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view, investing in people, purpose, and innovation that endures.
Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology-, data-, and AI-powered company, we’re modernizing our platforms, rearchitecting experiences, and embedding intelligence across our products and services.
Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today, technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients, advisors, and communities in more personalized, proactive ways.
With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance, investments, retirement, group benefits, and direct-to-consumer offerings, New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving.
We’re powered by a values-led culture, inclusive teams, and a shared belief that when our people thrive, so does our company. Here, tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas, energy, and growth power what’s next.
Why Work With Us
New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity, humanity, and shared success—values that show up in how we work, lead, and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.
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