Project Manager I

AIR Communities•Bethesda, MD

10d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is seeking a Project Manager I to join their east regional office in Bethesda, MD. This role will manage small-scale capital improvement projects and support larger asset enhancement initiatives, including common area renovations, unit renovations, and smart home technology upgrades. The Project Manager will partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to define project objectives, establish timelines, manage budgets, and drive successful project execution. This is an in-office position, requiring 5 days a week at the Bethesda, MD location.

Requirements

1+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting renovation, construction, facilities, asset enhancement, or property-related projects.
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with a track record of building strong relationships across departments and with external vendors.
Proficiency with project tracking, budgeting, and reporting tools.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% for property visits, project oversight, vendor coordination, and stakeholder meetings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage small-scale capital improvement projects and support larger asset enhancement initiatives, including common area renovations, unit renovations, and smart home technology upgrades.
Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to define project objectives, establish timelines, manage budgets, and drive successful project execution.
Coordinate project teams, resources, and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Manage projects typically ranging from $10K to $75K, while supporting larger renovation and asset enhancement programs.
Utilize project management best practices, including scope management, requirements gathering, risk identification, project tracking, and stakeholder communication.
Provide regular project updates and reporting to leadership and key stakeholders.
Oversee ongoing contract services and break-fix activities for assigned systems and asset categories.
Travel approximately 25% to properties within the portfolio to conduct site visits, monitor project progress, support vendors, and ensure successful project execution.
Develop scopes of work, project estimates, budgets, and schedules with guidance from management.
Lead project kickoff meetings and ongoing status reviews, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and project team members.
Proactively identify project risks and escalate issues to minimize scope creep, schedule delays, and budget overruns.
Manage annual and long-term project budgets for assigned initiatives.
Coordinate the full contract lifecycle, including bidding, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and execution.
Prepare and deliver weekly project status reports to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and key milestones.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunities
25% Rent Discount
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
HSA with company sponsored contributions
FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA)
Short and long-term disability paid by the company
401(K) plus 6% company contributions
Paid Vacation
14 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Tuition Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Pet-Insurance
Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.