Our multi-family community in Tampa, FL currently has a full-time Assistant Project Manager opening. 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 www.irtliving.com.
The Assistant Project Manager will serve as the point of contact to outside contractors and in-house renovation personnel. This position is accountable for managing the onsite renovations team with their day-in, day-out details of interior renovation projects and to ensure they are completed on-time, and with internal and external communication that meets best practices. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure they are abreast of renovation project status including quality control, budget implications and schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Keep Project Managers abreast of renovation project progress by providing regular updates.
- Serve as point of contact with outside contractors and in-house renovation personnel.
- Responsible for overseeing and distribute daily assignments to in-house renovation personnel.
- Work with outside contractors and in-house renovation personnel to complete work on schedule and within agreed upon budget.
- Perform and/or assist with sub-contractor scheduling, supervision and quality control.
- Treats all staff, vendors, tenants, government officials and others with integrity, honesty and respect.
- Perform and/or assist with carpentry work, painting, intermediate electrical, and plumbing duties as required.
- Maintain schedules and provide updates for multiple sub-contractors and performed work
- Track and maintain inventory.
- Install new appliances, electrical fixtures, cabinetry, etc.
- Move appliances, furniture, cabinetry, etc., with assistance.
- Maintain a safe work area at all times and keep shop & work area orderly and clean.
- Adhere to and comply with company safety policies and rules and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed and recommended.
- Adhere to OSHA safety standards that are applicable for the safe performance of job.
- Report any damage or safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
- Maintain courteous helpful demeanor with owners, residents, prospective residents, coworkers, vendors, etc.
- Participate in company training classes/courses and meetings.
- Perform all other duties assigned by Project Managers (or other personnel acting in a supervisory capacity).
Travel Expectations
- Will be required to travel for business purposes up to 25% of the time
- Attendance at conferences, company events or community functions may be required.
Skills/Requirements
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred
- 2+ years’ experience working in or supervising electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC projects and/or service.
- Maintain complete working knowledge of Fair Housing laws, rules and regulations.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. Ability to bend/stoop, climb stairs, kneels, balance, reach above shoulder height, walk and twist, have a reliable vision, hearing and speech with or without corrective devices such as glasses, hearing aid, etc.
- Professional appearance and ability to be courteous & helpful to residents, prospective residents, co-workers, vendors, etc.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Position may require the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year and may also require working on-call hours, as scheduled or as necessary.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
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