Director, Redevelopment

City

San Mateo

State

California

Job Location

San Mateo Corp Office

Position Type

Regular

We are seeking an experienced Director, Redevelopment with deep knowledge and management experience in renovation to oversee various aspects of redevelopment and construction projects related to apartment interior renovation and redevelopment value-add projects. The role will direct renovation efforts on multiple properties by managing and leading a team of project managers and contractors/vendors.  This leadership position will guide team members in 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.

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.

• Reviews and sets processes, training materials and procedures, and team responsibilities.  

• Manages team member daily on-site activities and leads project meetings with the teams to discuss problems, progress, and scheduling & completion of work.

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

• Responsible for development and ownership project budgets, with regular updates, tracking and required reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

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

• Coordinate and guide team member interaction 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 assure all work follows plan, contract, scope of work, etc. to meet quality standards.

• Act as a lead among the project management team leaders, guiding their interactions with property managers, maintenance supervisors, leasing consultants and other operations staff and their interaction with renovation activity and contractors.

• Manage and guiding on 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 in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

•  Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years working as a project management team leader and at least 5 years’ experience as project manager working on multi-family renovations or capital projects in a supervisory role.

• Past knowledge/experience with deep property renovations including but not limited to 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, levelling bids, 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.

• 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.

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.

The salary range for this position is $144,000.00 - $217,000.00 per year. New hires generally start between $144,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.

This role is also eligible to participate in Essex’s discretionary Annual Bonus program that is commensurate with the level of the position.