Project Manager II

Who We Are

AIR Communities is a Real Estate Investment Trust headquartered in Denver, CO. We are one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality properties in most major markets! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We are looking for a Project Manager II to join our Asset, Quality, and Service team in Denver, CO. You will support the Project Management Team in the day-to-day management of projects and programs across our portfolio.

Where You Will Work 

Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline. 

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support operations.

What You Will Do

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and across multiple geographic regions.
• Responsible for scope management, requirements gathering, project tracking, resource management, issues management, communications, and meeting facilitation.
• Responsible for reporting out on project status and updates to key stakeholders.
• Plan, schedule and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• May serve as a lead resource: assign, train, monitor and review the work of a group of lower-level employees.

Systems Management

• Ongoing ownership of one or more categories of systems management.  Typically, these would be “critical” buildings systems.  Examples would include central plant HVAC, backup power, fire life safety, and elevators.
• Oversight would include capital planning, budgeting, maintenance contracting, vendor sourcing and management and integration of acquisitions to the property portfolio.
• Leadership oversight of day-to-day response to break/fix and emergency issues.

Essential Functions:

• Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects. Identify and evaluate alternative solutions to best meet program goals.
• Ensure assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting community needs, business objectives, project vision and design guidelines.
• Assist in preparation of construction cost estimates and documentation for project funding authorization. Develop scopes of work, prepare budgets in addition to soliciting bids and proposals from qualified contractors.
• Review and analyze the bids, ensure budget and schedule compliance on all work.
• Prepare property logistics plan for the project and coordinate work activities with property staff to minimize disruption to the residents.
• Monitor progress, provide financial control and ensure quality of project.
• Manage the project team including consultants, vendors, engineers, operations team members and administrative support.
• May be responsible for managing special studies, initiatives or due diligence assignments.
• Understand how projects relate to budgets, the appropriate accounting treatment of costs, and how those expenses are accounted for against budgets.
• Proactively provide options on projects to Management.

What You Bring

• Two or more years of related prior project management experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborative, professional approach to building positive relationships across the organization.
• Ability to travel as necessary to review project progress and perform site visits.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.

What We Offer

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance including:

• Expected pay range of $75,000 - $85,000 base salary plus annual target bonus. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• 25% Rent Discount at any AIR community (a rental application is required, and certain exclusions apply).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, HSA/FSA plans, short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 11 holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Tuition assistance program and up to 100% reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses.
• 15 hours of paid time annually for community service.
• Commuter benefits and pet insurance.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career growth.

What You Need To Know

Application Deadline:  The initial deadline for applications is 12/22/2024. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.