Construction Services Manager

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At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

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• Walk the Talk
• Share Knowledge
• Listen, not just Hear
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• Take Educated Risks
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• Share the Spotlight
• Do the Right Thing
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• Physical Wellbeing:
  Medical, dental, and vision care
• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Community Wellbeing:
  Paid Community Service Hours
• Career Wellbeing:
  Leadership Development
• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

• Under the direction of the Vice President‑Construction Services, this position is independently responsible for managing, evaluating, and implementing construction projects for an assigned portfolio of between twelve (12) to approximately twenty (20) multifamily properties.
• Independently evaluates, manages and executes all construction projects for a portfolio of between twelve (12) to twenty (20) properties.
• Develops plans to execute construction projects. This may involve the use of outside management expertise (consultants, designers, etc.) where appropriate or by directly executing the project by developing the scope and specifications, by bidding and contracting for the work, and managing the inspection and payment process.
• Updates reports on the progress of all assigned projects. Alerts team members and/or management when problems arise and works collaboratively to develop cost‑effective, budget conscience solutions.
• Acts as a support resource for the Investment Officers, Regional Managers and Facility Services Managers. This includes working with them to develop a list of capital needs and budget estimates on an annual basis. Work closely with Investment Officers to maintain a ten year Capital Plan for all existing properties that aligns with EQR business plans.
• Organizes and conducts the physical evaluation component in the due diligence process for new acquisitions. This may involve conducting the due diligence directly in person and preparing a written report, including a capital budget for review as part of the acquisition process. It may also include contracting out to independent engineers and managing and overseeing their performance.
• Recommends and retains the services of specialty engineers in due diligence where unique situations occur such as central HVAC systems, unusual structural conditions, or where other complex elements exist.
• Develop collaborative relationships with regional and market‑based contractors and vendors to promote low cost and high‑quality pricing and services. Manages relationships with the vendors and independently validates their pricing to ensure the continuation of financial benefits to Equity Residential.
• The development of plans and specifications may be performed by the CSM, or with the assistance of a third‑party consultant or designer.
• Provide support on those capital projects that will be executed by the Regional Manager or Facility Services Manager where requested by them, for example, assisting in developing standardized specifications and scopes of work for repetitive tasks or assisting on specialty tasks.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• The successful candidate must be able to independently carry out the…