Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Project Leadership

• Lead large-scale capital improvement and asset enhancement projects across AIR's multifamily portfolio, overseeing renovations from initial concept development through project completion.
• Manage complex projects including hallway renovations, leasing office transformations, common area repositioning, operational space redesigns, package locker relocations, and other high-impact property improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, property operations teams, architects, designers, consultants, and vendors to develop project strategies that enhance resident experience and property performance.
• Oversee projects typically ranging from $100K to $500k+, including multi-floor, multi-phase renovations executed over several months.
• Drive all phases of project execution, including project scoping, design development, budgeting, bidding, contracting, scheduling, implementation, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for vendor performance, ensuring quality, budget compliance, schedule adherence, and successful project outcomes.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and establish clear expectations, communication plans, milestones, and success metrics.
• Provide ongoing project reporting and executive-level updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Travel approximately 50% to properties within the portfolio for site assessments, project oversight, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.

Design & Asset Enhancement Leadership

• Collaborate with internal and external design partners to develop renovation concepts that align with AIR's brand standards and long-term asset enhancement strategy.
• Apply strong design judgment and attention to detail when evaluating finishes, layouts, furnishings, materials, and overall resident experience.
• Participate in space planning initiatives, including leasing office reconfigurations, operational workspace redesigns, and amenity enhancements.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve building functionality, operational efficiency, and resident engagement through thoughtful design solutions.
• Balance aesthetic considerations with project budgets, operational needs, and long-term asset value objectives.
• Confidently make project-related decisions and recommendations while navigating evolving project requirements and stakeholder feedback.

Vendor & Construction Management

• Develop scopes of work and construction specifications for capital improvement projects.
• Manage the full vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, bidding, contractor selection, negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing performance management.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, maintain quality standards, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize budget overruns, schedule delays, and operational disruptions.
• Coordinate multiple vendors, consultants, and internal business partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions

• Lead capital projects from project conception through completion.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Manage annual and multi-year capital improvement budgets.
• Oversee project procurement and contracting activities.
• Deliver weekly and monthly project status reports to leadership.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.
• Build strong partnerships with operations, facilities, construction, design, procurement, and external vendor teams.
• Maintain a high level of visibility across active projects through frequent site visits and stakeholder engagement.