Project Manager - Construction

We are looking for individuals who have detailed functional knowledge and understanding of home inspections, and experience leading residential construction rehab projects to join us as a Project Manager in our Construction.  You will have expertise in identifying and executing repairs necessary to bring the home to meet company standards, and creating a safe and enjoyable habitat for prospective tenants. Your remit is to ensure the completion of property inspections, preparation of repair bids to Company standards using approved pricing, and lead all aspects of the rehab process including selection and oversight of approved vendors/contractors, timeline management of the repair project, and quality assurance.

This position operates in the field at our properties in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

The Role:   This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Timely review of inspection reports (confirm property meets agreed standards, review recommendations on remediation and upgrades).  May also need to perform inspections from time to time.  
• Develop budgets based on the inspection of identified items to bring the property to standards within Company approved pricing
• Make recommendations on engaging and terminating vendors and contractors to use on each project or job
• Effectively and efficiently schedule and manage all construction activities, and maintain productive ongoing relationships
• Review vendor workmanship to ensure all items on the statement of work are complete, and mark contracts complete. Ensure vendors and contractors are held accountable for quality, completeness, and timely work
• Property condition management - perform specific repair and/or securing work such as rekeying of properties; daily monitoring, updating and reporting through the property management system to keep current on status and next steps for all assigned property
• Develop scope and cost and obtain approvals for additional work not identified on initial bid
• Document the rehab process including "before" and "after" photos
• Quality control review and punch list process for all home renovation projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• HS Diploma required with College Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of residential construction/inspection experience with vocational/technical school a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets and to negotiate contracts
• Deep knowledge of local and national building/property management codes
• Excellent leadership and management skills with a focus on customer service
• Ability to effectively manage and execute on multiple activities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and reading skills
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for both self and others to consistently meet goals and deadlines while maintaining quality
• Computer Skills including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Must have a current and valid driver's license
• Proactive, self-directed, and highly motivated

Additional Information:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment and computers.
• This role requires travel to our properties in and around Atlanta and may be physically demanding.   Physical demands representative of requirements to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include the ability to perform duties such as the following for prolonged periods:
    - unassisted lifting up to 50 pounds,
    - bending, walking, kneeling, stretching
    - work on step ladders and/or extension ladders up to 30 feet,
    - work in confined spaces, indoors and outdoors in all climates including unclean environments with fumes, dust, and poor ventilation
• It is expected that all duties are performed in a safe manner
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
• Days of work are Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours as job duties demand.