Project Manager - Asset Quality - Dallas/Austin

UDR Careers•Addison, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

UDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager - Asset Quality to oversee capital construction/renovation projects, manage major property insurance claims, and provide expertise on repair and maintenance for multiple communities within a defined market territory. This role involves organizing projects, managing work plans, leading resources, and coordinating with staff, residents, and vendors to ensure high-quality project deliverables on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related discipline strongly preferred or equivalent education and experience required.
Minimum of ten years’ successful project management or leadership and implementation experience on projects required.
Demonstrated contracting skills from project scope development, through bid and award phase, to contract execution and closeout.
Knowledge of and experience using any mainstream project management tool such as Primavera or Microsoft Project is required.
Must have demonstrated experience in capital improvements and construction projects related to multi-family garden-style, wrap, mid-rise, and high-rise apartment communities.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license unless otherwise noted.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Building Engineer and facilities management experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide coordination in the construction of complex projects from conceptualization to build out.
Manage the planning, design approvals, special project management, permitting, and construction of projects.
Define project scope, estimate costs, prepare bid packages, solicit bidders, schedule work, monitor and supervise work, review and approve payments, and report on project status.
Provide written and oral communications to the Operations Team regarding work status and manage expectations.
Assist in managing and directing the design and construction process for assigned projects, ensuring they are built on time, on budget, and within quality parameters.
Prepare, monitor, and control cost estimates and budgets.
Review, negotiate, and recommend approval for contracts with design and construction professionals.
Conduct frequent detailed inspections of construction activities, focusing on scheduling, quality, costs, design, and construction methodology.
Report inspection findings and provide status updates on schedule and cost control.
Identify, evaluate, and disseminate relevant new construction technology.
Coordinate with Insurance Adjusters and emergency services contractors as needed.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables.
Conduct due diligence inspections at new acquisitions as needed.
Hire and train new staff and develop staff to maximize potential.
Supervise direct reporting staff in accordance with company policy.
Monitor staff performance, including performance reviews, and address performance problems through corrective actions and dismissal.
Approve time records and requests for time off.
Assist direct reporting staff in addressing and resolving concerns or complaints related to job duties, performance standards, and interpersonal relations.
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.