Senior Project Manager, Redevelopment

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with deep knowledge and management experience in renovation to oversee various aspects of redevelopment and construction projects related to apartment interior renovation and other value-add projects. The role will direct renovation efforts on multiple properties by managing a team of project managers and on-site contractors/vendors, scheduling with the property/operations teams, interacting with city officials/inspectors, reporting status and communicating with supervisors. The candidate must have experience reading construction plans and specifications, obtaining permits, and working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and project scheduling.

Please note that this job position may require in-person office requirements for a minimum of 3 days per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, located at Essex's corporate offices in Irvine, Woodland Hills, San Mateo, and Bellevue.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages and executes any assigned renovation projects, which can include, but not limited to apartment renovations, amenity space renovation washer/dryer addition, air conditioning installation, and remediation.

• Manages daily on-site activities and leads project meetings with subcontractors and superintendent at frequent intervals to discuss problems, progress, and scheduling of work.

• Provides daily and weekly status of work and maintains high level of communication with Division Manager

• Responsible for development and ownership project budgets, with updates through the design process as required

• Responsible for all schedules, final sign off of work, and any budget/cost tracking associated with the above mentioned projects.

• Coordinate with design & engineering consultants, internal design team and construction teams to review project submittals, shop drawings and RFI's for project design conformance.

• Approves all invoices related to assigned projects up to approved budgeted amounts

• Manages all vendors, contractors and sub-contractors to assure timely renovation execution and quality of work.

• Monitors contractor’s work to assure all work follows plan, contract, scope of work, etc.

• Act as a lead among the property manager, maintenance supervisor, leasing consultants and other operations staff and their interaction with renovation activity and contractors.

• Manage any City permitting process, as-necessary, including interaction with city inspectors and city officials to ensure renovations meet city and local code standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate from Construction Management training program.

• Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years experience as project manager working on multi-family renovations or capital projects in a supervisory role.

• Past knowledge/experience with plumbing repipes, washer & dryer installs, electrical systems, HVAC systems, remediations and any apartment amenity related work.

• Must have experience collecting bids, setting up budgets on spreadsheets, sizing up jobs, defining scope of work on MS Word, MS Excel, and getting permits with the city.

• The candidate must possess strong project scheduling skills: be familiar with construction knowledge; and be comfortable with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, can read and understand construction drawings, plans, contract documents and specifications.

• Thorough understanding of property management software systems utilized at the property level and ensure accuracy of database (including YARDI resident activity, resident ledgers, vendor information, etc.)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of business correspondence.

• Strong sales, marketing and/or customer service experience.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to multiple sites required.

• The candidate must be able to work independently and be a self starter.

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