POSITION SUMMARY

The Real Estate Asset and Project Manager is a key member of the Rippowam Corporation team supporting the real estate asset management function for portfolios that include affordable housing, mixed-use developments, and other residential properties with an emphasis on maintenance standards, capital planning activities and strategic planning initiatives. The position ensures that the owned real estate portfolio operates at optimal performance and focuses on its long-term sustainability through improvements in capital project management, preventative maintenance, and resource planning. As part of this role, the Real Estate Asset and Project Manager collaborates with Finance, Operations and Asset Management. Key insights and recommendations based upon onsite observations, commissioned studies, and third-party service providers are pivotal to ensuring successful collaboration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Positive and professional interpersonal skills; ability to successfully work with residents, employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking, multitasking and decision-making abilities.
• Highly organized and results-oriented with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven financial analysis, budget planning, and project coordination knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and building envelope systems; familiarity with elevators, security, utilities, energy systems, structural, and architectural elements is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with work order or asset management systems (e.g. Yardi, MRI, CMMS) is a plus.
• Ability to be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 6 years of direct experience in project management, property, real estate, asset or construction management, in which practical knowledge and experience gained in technical trades (HVAC, electrical, and/or building systems)

or

• Associate’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 8 years of direct experience in the aforementioned is mandatory.
• Budgeting and capital project experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with procurement and vendor contracting best practice is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CMCP, and/or LEED AP is a plus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An assessment may be administered to evaluate competency.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit COC properties is mandatory.
• Successfully completing a pre-employment drug test, physical exam, background check, and educational/reference verification is mandatory.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
• Additional asset management and other related responsibilities may be delegated, as needed.