Berger Communities

Project Manager

Berger Communities · Ferguson Township, Pennsylvania, United States · $60K–$70K/yr

Real Estate · 201-500 employees

4 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing capital projects and apartment renovations, including scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination. They will also perform site inspections, manage the bidding process, and ensure all construction work meets company standards.

What they look for

Project management Construction management Capital projects Property renovations Property maintenance Budget management Vendor management Contract administration Scheduling Reporting Purchase order processing Invoice processing Site inspections Scope of work development Bidding procedures Safety compliance

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in the construction or rehabilitation field, with a strong preference for multi-family property experience. Proficiency in managing capital projects, property maintenance operations, and contract administration is required.

Benefits

Bonus eligible Health insurance Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance Life insurance 401k with company match Tuition assistance program Employee referral rewards Paid time off Volunteer time off Paid holidays Floating holidays Rent discount

Full description

Project Manager

Benefits

  • $60,000 - $70,000 per year
  • Bonus eligible
  • Health benefits start on the 1st of the month after just 30 days
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
  • Free short- & long-term disability insurance
  • Free life insurance (with the option to buy more)
  • 401k with company match

Added benefits:

  • Tuition assistance program - up to $4,000/annually
  • $1,000 employee referral rewards
  • 15 PTO days per year
  • 1 volunteer time off day per year
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • 20% rent discount at any Berger community – eligible on your first day of employment

Location: State College Communities

Type: Full Time

Minimum Experience: 3-5 years experience in construction/rehab field (Multi-family, CapEx and renovations strongly preferred, including all aspects of property maintenance operations capital projects management and property renovations.

Role & Responsibilities

Administrative

  • Help maintain and manage the daily calendars and schedules as requested.
  • Work with Community Managers to ensure proper scheduling of apartment and other community renovations and construction.
  • Prepare regular reports to evaluate whether each project is being completed on time and on budget. Support the purchase order and invoice process to ensure timely ordering and payment.
  • Maintain capital improvements budget.
  • Serve as liaison between Director of Capital Projects and Contractors.
  • Participate in monthly construction meetings.
  • Attend safety meetings and training.
  • Purchase supplies using standard purchase order system and proper bidding procedures.
  • Follow the standards for the purchase order approval process and ensure all invoices are paid within 2 weeks of project completion.
  • Create purchase orders, WTN numbers and invoices.
  • Update Capital Projects and Rehab trackers.
  • Ensure all vendors fill out required BRC in Ops System.

Bidding

  • Perform site wide Capital Needs Assessment inspections to determine the existing condition of the building structure, common areas, roofs, mechanicals, and other building components.
  • Write detailed Scope of Work for identified Capital Projects and unit Renovations and prepare Bid forms.
  • Distribute prepared scope of work to a minimum of three (3) agreed upon vendors.
  • Prepare received bids for Director of Capital Projects.
  • Notify excluded bidders and create contract for approved vendor.

Contracts

  • Create contracts for each individual project with great attention to detail.
  • Ensure contracts are signed and saved in the appropriate location on the server.
  • Manage the contract approval process including signatures and the Ops approval process.

Site Management

  • Meet with vendors and contractors on site so they can collect appropriate information for proper bidding.
  • Work with Community Manager to ensure proper delivery of all materials.
  • Maintain capital construction schedule.
  • Work with Director of Capital Projects to ensure resolution to any vendor opportunities that may arise.
  • Confirm work is fully completed for release of payment.