Construction Services Manager

Description

• Acts as a support resource for the Investment Officers, Regional Managers and Facility Services Managers. This includes working with them to develop a list of capital needs and budget estimates on an annual basis. Work closely with Investment Officers to maintain a ten year Capital Plan for all existing properties that aligns with EQR business plans.
• The development of plans and specifications may be performed by the CSM, or with the assistance of a third-party consultant or designer.
• Independently evaluates, manages and executes all construction projects for a portfolio between twelve (12) to twenty (20) properties.
• Recommends and retains the services of specialty engineers in due diligence where unique situations occur such as central HVAC systems, unusual structural conditions, or where other complex elements exist.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.
• Organizes and conducts the physical evaluation component in the due diligence process for new acquisitions. This may involve conducting the due diligence directly in person and preparing a written report, including a capital budget for review as part of the acquisition process. It may also include contracting out to independent engineers and managing and overseeing their performance.
• Develop collaborative relationships with regional and market-based contractors and vendors to promote low cost and high-quality pricing and services. Manages relationships with the vendors and independently validates their pricing to ensure the continuation of financial benefits to Equity Residential.
• Develops plans to execute construction projects. This may involve the use of outside management expertise (consultants, designers, etc.) where appropriate or by directly executing the project by developing the scope and specifications, by bidding and contracting for the work, and managing the inspection and payment process.
• Provide support on those capital projects that will be executed by the Regional Manager or Facility Services Manager where requested by them, for example, assisting in developing standardized specifications and scopes of work for repetitive tasks or assisting on specialty tasks.
• Updates reports on the progress of all assigned projects. Alerts team members and/or management when problems arise and works collaboratively to develop cost-effective, budget conscience solutions.

Requirements

• Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse verbally over the phone and in-person (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken or written word).
• Ability to present problems in a clear and concise manner with practical solutions as needed.
• Computer literacy/spreadsheet proficiency required.
• Extensive travel required, primarily local and within the assigned portfolio; must also be available to travel overnight 2-3 times per year for team meetings, etc.
• Ability to verbally express the daily activities of the job to peers and management.
• Ability to interpret, evaluate and communicate detailed written or verbal instructions to others accurately and easily.
• Able to see well enough to use the computer effectively and read written communications.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry up to 15 pounds for the dissemination of documents, supplies, materials, etc. to various locations throughout the office/facility.
• The successful candidate must be able to independently carry out the responsibilities of this position and typically possess 3 to 4 years construction management experience.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with varying deadlines.
• Ability to conduct project cost forecasting and scheduling.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Ability to write progress reports including project histories, problems, recommended solutions, and justifications for recommendations.
• May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure.

Benefits

• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance