Real Estate Due Diligence Consultant - ESA

At Rimkus, our Built Environment Solutions team operates on a global scale with the advantage of local expertise. Our licensed engineers, architects, and technical specialists bring deep knowledge of regional requirements and industry best practices, enabling us to deliver customized, high-quality solutions that maximize the success of our clients’ investments. With a comprehensive portfolio that spans nearly every engineering and architectural discipline, we help organizations plan, build, and manage assets with confidence.

What sets us apart is our forward-thinking approach. We integrate carbon footprint reduction, resiliency, maintainability, and long-term sustainability into everything we do helping clients not just meet today’s needs but prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. From design and pre-construction through construction, closeout, and ongoing operations, we provide tailored support at every stage. By identifying potential issues before they arise, we mitigate risks, extend asset life, and reduce costly unplanned repairs. Whether an asset is newly constructed, leased, or purchased, our innovative solutions empower clients to operate more efficiently and sustainably. Joining Rimkus means being part of a team that’s shaping the future of the built environment—one smart, resilient solution at a time.

Requirements

Rimkus' Due Diligence practice is seeking an Environmental Due Diligence Consultant to serve in a combined Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report writing and radon process management capacity. This role converts field observations, interviews, regulatory database information, historical research, and client-specific requirements into clear, defensible reports. The Consultant manages the radon testing process for applicable assignments and helps ensure consistent quality, technical compliance, accurate documentation, and on-time delivery for lender, investor, and other commercial real estate clients. Technical review and quality assurance support may be provided on an as-needed basis. Occasional field work and site visits may be required to support project execution, quality assurance activities, and client requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESA Report Writing

• Prepare and revise Phase I ESA reports in accordance with ASTM E1527, the All Appropriate Inquiries rule, and applicable client scopes.
• Synthesize site reconnaissance, interviews, environmental database reports, agency records, and historical sources into a coherent assessment.
• Identify and document recognized environmental conditions (RECs), controlled RECs (CRECs), historical RECs (HRECs), data gaps, and business environmental risks.
• Coordinate with field personnel to resolve missing or unclear information before report issuance.
• Manage multiple concurrent writing and review assignments while meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Maintain proactive communication with project managers, field consultants, subcontractors, and technical leaders.
• Apply current templates, standard language, client protocols, and document-control procedures consistently.
• Support development and maintenance of report templates, review checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform on-site Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM E1527 standards as needed.

Radon Process Management

• Manage the radon testing process for multifamily and commercial assignments from initial scoping through final reporting.
• Coordinate testing requirements, property access, scheduling, device placement and retrieval, and lab processing with project managers and qualified radon professionals.
• Verify that radon services are performed in accordance with NRPP certification requirements, ANSI/AARST standards, and lender protocols.
• Review testing plans, field documentation, chain-of-custody records, and lab results for completeness and consistency.
• Track testing windows, retrieval activities, and reporting deadlines; identify and coordinate resolution of access issues, invalid measurements, and other anomalies.
• Prepare or review radon summaries, findings, and recommendations for incorporation into ESA and lender due diligence deliverables.

Technical Review and Quality Assurance (as needed)

• Review reports for adherence to ASTM standards, client scope requirements, and established company procedures.
• Identify potential technical inconsistencies, unsupported conclusions, missing documentation, and formatting issues requiring revision.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to report authors and project teams.
• Assist with client-requested report revisions and responses to technical questions when requested by project leadership.
• Support development and maintenance of report templates, writing guidance, and quality control tools.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of Phase I ESA processes and current ASTM E1527 terminology and reporting requirements.
• Ability to evaluate environmental information and develop well-supported findings, opinions, and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inconsistencies, unsupported conclusions, and scope-compliance issues during technical review.
• Exceptional technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with Quire report writing software.

TECHNICAL / INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of radon measurement processes, NRPP certification requirements, and ANSI/AARST standards.
• Familiarity with environmental database reports, historical research resources, and regulatory agency files.
• Understanding of common environmental conc