Project Manager / Renovations and Construction

Company: IRT Management, LLC
Location: Raleigh, NC 27603

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We’re currently looking to expand our interior value add / renovations project management team in Raleigh, NC area. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing deadlines, budgets and internal / external communication for multiple interior renovation projects within our multi-family portfolio. We offer a best in class work environment, excellent growth opportunities, Blue Cross healthcare benefits, paid vacation, paid sick, paid holidays, 401k with match, and much more.

Independence Realty Trust (IRT – NYSE) is a fully integrated real estate company, currently managing over 17,000 multi-family units, in 17 markets. We’re anticipating tremendous growth and opportunity over the next few years. We strive to provide our residents the best place to live and our employees the best place to add value and reach new heights. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry. Our core beliefs as an organization include Empowerment; Optimism; Trust, Passion and Quality. We believe that greatness resides in everyone and all that’s needed to unleash it is to feel at home. Are you ready to join our team? To research us in more detail, visit http://www.irtliving.com.

Responsibilities:

  • Primarily responsible for overseeing apartment renovation projects.
  • Develop a template scope for each project and work with outside contractors and in-house maintenance personnel to complete work on schedule and within agreed upon budget.
  • Develop project related bid documents and oversee competitive bid process.
  • Work closely with in-house project and design manager to select finishes, appliance brands, types of flooring and other unit upgrade styles.
  • Work closely with Community Managers and our VP and SVP of Facilities on project strategy & timelines.
  • Communicate with selected and non-selected vendors, establish report and enhance our relationships with renovation related vendors.
  • Stays abreast of renovation, construction and industry trends.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets for renovation projects.
  • Assure adherence to all applicable company policies & procedures while also complying with federal, state and local laws.
  • Treats all staff, vendors, tenants, government officials and others with integrity, honesty and respect.

Requirements:

  • Requires at least 5 years previous supervisor or management of multi-family maintenance, construction or renovation.
  • Previous experience overseeing multiple projects within the same region or multiple projects across the country at the same time.
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen.
  • Proven experience maintaining client and vendors relationships.
  • Excellent leadership abilities, problem solving techniques and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • User knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and mobile devices.
  • Some college level coursework or trade school education preferred.
  • Ability to travel, locally and /or overnight, up to 25% of the time.


Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.