Project Manager/Renovations

DTN Management•Lansing, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DTN is a 50-year-old vertically integrated real estate firm based in Lansing, MI, specializing in the construction, development, and ownership of multifamily real estate properties. The Senior Project Manager will influence and guide the experience for those choosing a DTN home or apartment. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of a project, from budgeting and sourcing suppliers to planning and final completion. This role involves directing, supervising, and coordinating the daily management of property renovations and capital improvement projects from conception through delivery. The Project Manager ensures that construction requirements are met, quality standards are upheld, production deadlines are achieved, and investment goals are realized. Their efforts are critical to meeting both project-specific and broader organizational objectives.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent job experience with formal training in project management required.
Minimum 5 years of experience supervising renovations and construction in a diverse portfolio, including residential homes, detached multi family structures, high rise multifamily structures and commercial properties.
Proficient in all of the building systems and chemicals used to construct residential and commercial properties, along with landscaping
Proficient at interpreting and applying local building codes and ordinances.
Experience preparing bid packages, selecting contractors and managing large capital projects.
Experience managing multiple work teams over a large geographical area.
Experience working with a diverse group of professionals at all levels of an organization and/or municipalities.
Can do attitude and collaborative mindset – We all succeed by working as a team
An eye for detail – Our properties and team members are representing the DTN brand
Desire to provide great customer outcomes
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively and independently with a positive high energy attitude
Proficient with computers and various software platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as well as computer-based project management, inventory control and work order systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience using industry software is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide regular reporting to the operations team(s) related to the status of project completion, schedule changes, budget, change orders and site issues.
Foster and enhance owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations.
Support the Asset Management Team with cost estimates for capital needs and renovation projects.
Hire, direct and coordinate all third-party consultants engaged on projects as necessary.
Direct and coordinate project due diligence and permitting process.
Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
Develop scopes of work, prepare budgets, and solicit bids and proposals from qualified contractors.
Manage all field construction activities following project approvals and coordinate with property management team to include phasing, staging and site logistics.
Request, review and analyze bids and award contracts.
Understand and administer DTN’s contract and subcontract agreements.
Direct all construction activities, review and approve payment applications
Maintain budget and schedule compliance for all renovation and capital improvement projects.
Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to insure adherence to project budget.
Establish, update, and communicate project schedules and manage their implementation.
Review and present for approval, all change orders.
Manage the quality assurance/quality control program.
Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
Perform final inspections and prepare punch lists and closeouts for each capital and renovation project.