Building Technology Project Coordinator

Brookfield Residential Properties•Chicago, IL

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans and manages tasks and resources for concurrent building technology focused implementation projects; mainly semi-repeatable building technology projects related to property renovations, acquisitions, and dispositions, but could include other related technology and innovation projects. Duties include conducting project meetings, organizing IT logistics, managing issue and risk logs, tracking and reporting on budgets and progress, and facilitating communications and updates between all project members and stakeholders, including technical resources, IT leadership, and business functions.

Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Information Systems / Information Technology, Technology, or other related fields of study required
1 - 2 years' experience in IT Project Coordination or Management preferred
1 - 2 years in real estate or multifamily building technology preferred
1 - 2 years in network architecture preferred
1 - 2 years general customer service preferred
Please note 3 - 4 years of relative work experience could offset the minimum educational requirements
Travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Management Info Systems / Computer Science / Engineering / or Related preferred

Responsibilities

Project Initiation and Planning: Defines project scope, goals, budget, and success criteria in collaboration with IT leaders and stakeholders. Compiles tasks and timelines for projects. Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. (20%)
Project Coordination and Support: Ensures successful project completion within time, budget, and scope constraints by tracking resources, project tasks, and deliverables. Coordinates IT logistics, including vendor coordination, submitting orders for equipment, tracking shipments, and processing shipping costs. Assist with project task execution, when needed and where able. (50%)
Project Monitoring and Communication: Monitors project status through required reports, analyzes results, and troubleshoots problem areas. Communicates project status, risks, and issues to IT leaders and stakeholders. Proactively communicates and coordinates with property managers and personnel, being sure to consider their needs, constraints, and availability throughout projects. (15%)
Learning and Innovation: Stays up-to-date on technical knowledge, real estate technology trends specifically seeking knowledge around Multifamily / Apartment technology and innovation. (5%)
Process Improvement: Evaluates and suggests opportunities for improvement and optimization in IT and Project processes, based on lessons learned as well as good practices. (5%)
Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with IT Project Coordination. (5%)