We are a rapidly growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 19 major US cities. We’re honored that over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra “home”! We're focused on achieving excellence in serving our three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors.

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We’re honored to have received numerous workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 FORTUNE © Best Medium Workplaces , one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care , one of the 2023 Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ , and to have been named a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner! Read about all our awards and accolades here!

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong personal values and want to work for a values-based company
• Are ambitious and hardworking with exceptionally high personal standards
• Embrace problem-solving and learning new skills
• Thrive in a rapidly changing and high-growth environment
• Are passionate about driving continuous improvements and the use of technology with data to drive business results
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, professional excellence, and assertive follow-through

THE ROLE

Venterra Realty is now hiring a GCS (General Contracting Services) Field Associate , Florida , with previous experience in the multi-family industry or a similar construction-related background. This position will share CAPEX and GCS projects, budget forecasting, due diligence support, and other duties with various team members across all Venterra departments. The ideal candidate must be able to travel on short notice with their home office located in one of our Florida markets. The focus regions will be Orlando, Tampa, Daytona Beach, and Jacksonville, Florida.

THE DETAILS

The GCS Field Associate is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of Florida-specific projects from start to finish. This role involves writing contracts, commitments, coordinating, and ensuring that the project meets its goals on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project Initiation
• Develop a project plan that includes tasks, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• This should tie back to the master plan drafted by the Field Operations Manager and Planning Manager. (This is a more detailed breakdown of the portfolio plan.)
• With the support of the Admin, build out the project path within the identified software tool as per the standards built by the Field Operations Manager.
• Opening projects, commitments, etc.
• Scope Preparation
• Prepare detailed scopes of work in Q1 (Q4 of prior year) to submit to PLM, FOM, and E/UW.
• Prepare detailed proposals and bid packages, outlining costs, timelines, and project scope for submission.
• Budget and Cost Management
• Approval of commitments submitted by the Field Superintendent.
• Write and approve all contracts with the support of the Admin team.
• Track expenses throughout the duration of the project, ensuring adherence to the budget and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Regularly update FOM on budget status.
• Schedule and Time Management
• Complete (with the Field Superintendent) the full detailed schedule and ensure alignment with the portfolio schedule from FOM and PLM.
• Monitor and maintain progress against the developed timeline, adjusting schedules as necessary to address delays. Ensure key milestones are met to keep the CPM aligned and update stakeholders as necessary.
• Team Coordination
• Communication to Stakeholders and Clients – Supported by the Project Coordinator
• Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and involved.
• Provide regular and standardized updates on progress, risk, and achievements through reports, meetings, and presentations.
• Quality Assurance & Control
• Implement quality control processes and standards in conjunction with the Field Superintendent. Conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure standards are maintained.
• Adjust project processes as needed to ensure quality and efficiencies.
• Change Management
• Evaluate and approve or reject change requests, considering their impact on scope, budget, and timeline. Communicate changes to stakeholders, adjust expectations, and keep everyone informed.
• Manage and control scope creep by ensuring necessary and justified changes and maintaining alignment with project goals.
• Project Tracking
• Track KPIs to measure project performance, such as on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality.
• Regularly monitor and report progress against the project plan, using metrics to assess overall performance.
• Make data-driven adjustments as needed to stay on track and meet project objectives.
• Project Closeout
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and are ready for handover to the client or end-user.
• In conjunction with the planning team (Admin and Coordinator), document project processes, outcomes, and lessons learned for future reference and improvement.
• Conduct a final review with stakeholders, obtain sign-off, and recognize team achievements.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation and reporting as needed
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Manage and participate in the due diligence process including assessing needs, presenting options, creating budgets, PCA reports, and scoping/bidding so improvements can be quickly actioned.
• Perform regular needs assessments and audits on properties within the portfolio
• Comprehensive professional scope writing for all types of projects associated with multi-family properties

Skills:

• Knowledge of general construction, carpentry, waterproofing, coatings, building envelope, roofing, concrete, asphalt, plumbing, electrical, drainage, pools, etc.
• Demonstrates leadership skills, honesty, integrity, ownership, sense of urgency, and prudent cost management
• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and handle a range of projects simultaneously within a high-pressure environment
• Self-starter with ability to think independently and work autonomously when necessary and a strong desire to succeed among fellow professionals
• An enthusiastic and committed attitude, flexible problem-solver, open to participating in and promoting change within the organization
• Possesses strong administrative and organizational skills, including self-motivation
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam, PowerPoint)
• Business mathematical and analytical skills

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge in Construction and needs-assessment experience
• Experience in estimating and bidding
• Experience in corporate-level capital improvement project management or with a General Contractor

Other preferred but not required achievements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on Construction Science, Engineering, or Project Management
• Trade School Certification(s)
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Xactimate or similar estimating experience
• CAD or rendering experience
• Licensed drone operator
• Certified thermographer

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