Regional Maintenance Director
About The Position
Highmark Residential is seeking a Regional Maintenance Director to oversee community adherence to audit requirements. This role involves developing and conducting site assessments, producing action lists for maintenance work, troubleshooting property repairs, coordinating inspections and close-out processes, and tracking audit findings. The position requires a strong understanding of the construction industry, including labor and material costs, and involves interviewing and training new Service Managers. The Regional Maintenance Director will also develop relationships with auditors and city officials, assist with contract negotiations and capital expenditures, and provide support and mentorship to on-site maintenance staff. Other responsibilities include developing cost-saving programs, participating in property Due Diligence Teams, and ensuring supervisors maintain necessary certifications.
Requirements
- Knowledgeable of all phases of apartment maintenance and construction, including a working knowledge of labor and material costs.
- Knowledgeable of the Uniform Physical Condition Standard.
- Experience in responding to requirements of LIHTC inspections, including HUD, REAC, state, local, and lender
- Minimum 5 years experience in this industry.
- Good communication skills
- Valid Driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred
- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred
- This person should be flexible for travel and willing to take on new tasks as they arise
Responsibilities
- Develop and conduct preliminary site assessments in advance of required LIHTC inspections, including HUD REAC, state, local and lender
- Produce action list, scope, nature of maintenance work and timeline for onsite maintenance associates and outside vendors to ensure timely completion
- Work with Service Managers to troubleshoot large or extensive property repairs
- Coordinate final inspection, documentation and construction close out process
- Track and facilitate audit findings from first notice to completion
- Follow construction policies and procedures in accordance with local and state law.
- Submit annual Capital Budgets in conjunction with the Regional Manager and/or Senior Regional Manager, Construction Manager, Regional Vice-President and Asset Manager
- Interview and train new Service Managers
- Develop working relationships with auditors, architects, engineers, city building officials
- Assist Construction Manager in contract negotiations, capital expenditures and project oversight.
- Provide support for on-site maintenance staff as a mentor/trainer
- Develop cost effective programs to save operating costs
- Work on property Due Diligence Teams for acquisitions
- Ensure supervisors are current with EPA, CPO and CAMT certifications.
Benefits
- Competitive pay for the market
- Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
- 30% associate rent discount
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
- Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
- Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
