Construction Services Manager

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Vice President-Construction Services, this position and is independently responsible for managing, evaluating, and implementing construction projects for an assigned portfolio of between twenty (20) to approximately forty (40) properties.

Salary: $132,000 - $161,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 13% annual bonus is provided.  The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: This position requires onsite attendance Monday through Thursday, with remote work permitted on Fridays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Executes ADA and FHA surveys on existing properties and during the acquisition process and completion of scheduled work.

● Independently evaluates, manages and executes all construction projects for a portfolio of between twenty (20) to forty (40) properties.

● Develops construction specifications and evaluates, validates, recommends, and implements the ones that are approved. Works with other Construction Services Managers, Investment Officers, and Regional Maintenance Directors to develop a list of capital needs and budget estimates on an annual basis.

● 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 pursuant to the contract.

● 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. 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.

● 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.

● 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 and tests their pricing to ensure the continuation of financial benefits to Equity Residential.  

● Executes capital construction projects including evaluating and validating the project, recommending solutions and options, developing specifications and plans, bidding and contracting the agreed upon scope of work, executing and managing the construction project. The development of plans and specifications may be performed by the CSM, or with the assistance of a third party consultant or designer.

● 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.

● 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.

● 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.

● Performs other duties as necessary.

The Company may revise this job description from time to time as business needs require.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all the functions of the job, nor limit the Company’s right to assign other functions to an employee in this position.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

• The successful candidate must be able to independently carry out the responsibilities of this position and typically possesses 3+ years construction management experience or 5+ years experience in the role of Facility Maintenance management and computer literacy/spreadsheet proficiency required.

• Ability to verbally express the daily activities of the job to peers and management.

• Ability to present problems in a clear and concise manner with practical solutions as needed.

• Ability to write progress reports including project histories, problems, recommended solutions, and justifications for recommendations.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to conduct project cost forecasting.

• Ability to work on multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

• Extensive travel required, primarily local and within the assigned portfolio; must also be available to travel overnight 2-3 per year for team meetings, etc.

Machines, Tools and Equipment, Software: Computer equipment and software applications typically used by business unit.

Licenses/Certification: Valid drivers’ license and good driving record along with auto insurance required.

Other Requirements: As an Equity Residential team member, you represent Equity. While you are on the job, Equity Residential expects you to wear clothing and accessories that are appropriate in a professional business environment. If a uniform is required at the property, you are expected to wear it. Refer to Equity’s Grooming Standards and Dress Code Guidelines for additional information.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

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 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. May be required to climb stairs depending on the property structure.

The above describes the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. Commonly associated is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.