Renovation Specialist

Job Summary:

Redwood Construction is actively hiring a Renovation Specialist for Multifamily Renovations (100 - 1,000 Units). The ideal candidate exemplifies exceptional communication and construction skills, is computer literate, and is able to excel in and manage a fast paced, growing, and ever-changing environment. The Renovation Specialist will perform various coordinating tasks, attain and manage vendors and subcontractors, coordinate all bidding processes, place and organize material orders, track and manage budgetary costs, coordinate schedules, and manage quality expectations within strict time frames. To succeed in this role, the candidate must have excellent time management and communication skills, as they’ll collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet deadlines. This position reports to the Regional Construction Manager of the project(s).

Duties and Responsibilities - Essential Functions:

• Reviewing all due diligence material, gathering bids, maintaining and managing the scope of work in order to deliver the completed finish package
• Procuring local subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for bidding and execution of work
• Managing the RFP process for renovation projects
• Creating bid comparisons to present to Regional Construction Manager and Director of Construction for scopes of work
• Hosting Project Kick-off Meeting with on-site staff
• Tracking and updating live budgets for renovation projects
• Participating in all project construction calls
• Monitoring construction activities and taking inventory of all materials delivered to the site
• Implementing, monitoring, and communicating the progress schedule and its periodic revisions
• Communicating payment procedures and payment status with vendors and subcontractors
• Managing subcontractor schedules, quality-of-work, and payment coordination inclusive of invoice approval
• Initiating and maintaining liaison with architectural/engineering contacts, city/county building officials, local businesses and police/fire department to facilitate successful project execution and maintain inspection codes including ADA requirements; managing all permitting processes
• Storing progress/completion pictures in ShareDrive
• Coordinating with Property Managers on renovation units from start to completion, as needed
• Inspect units received from management before accepting for renovation, as needed
• Scheduling punch walks with management and ensuring punch list items are completed by subcontractors
• Scheduling final walk with management
• Tracking unit renovation progress in electronic project binder, as needed
• Ensuring all work meets or exceeds the contract specifications and standard of excellence
• Preparing Phase 2 documentation for successful hand-off to property
• Creating and maintaining a safe/secure job site environment
• Reconciling credit card expenses via company specific software

Required Education/ Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or certificate program preferred.
• Proven work experience as a Construction Project Manager or Maintenance Supervisor for large-scale multifamily
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the renovation of multifamily projects.
• General knowledge of construction practices.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Travel may be required based on location of project.