Team Leader/Project Manager

Caring Transitions•Land O' Lakes, FL

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Caring Transitions of Lutz & Land O’ Lakes is seeking a compassionate, organized, hands-on Team Leader / Project Manager to lead small teams and coordinate projects supporting seniors and families through downsizing, relocation, online estate auctions, and home clean-outs. This project-based role combines team leadership with active participation in the work. The role collaborates closely with the Owners, guides employees on-site, and provides thoughtful service to clients during challenging transitions. Responsibilities vary by project and project stage. The Team Leader / Project Manager plans and coordinates work, supports employees, maintains project quality and timelines, prepares estate auction items and listings, manages pickup activities, assists with relocation and clean-outs, and helps ensure job sites and equipment are appropriately maintained. The position requires travel between local job sites and is not remote-based. The role is part-time and project-based, with some weeks reaching up to 40 hours. Work is generally Monday through Friday, depending on the project, with Saturdays and/or Sundays as needed. Typical start times are 8:30–9:00 a.m., and typical end times are between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. Overtime is not typically available. Pay is $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience. A driver’s license and United States work authorization are required.

Requirements

Ability to lead a small team, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent customer service and clear verbal and written communication.
Compassion, patience, discretion, and respect when working with seniors, families, and personal belongings.
Comfort using a smartphone to photograph items, conduct research, prepare auction listings, and access project information.
Dependability and ability to travel between job sites throughout Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, and surrounding service areas.
Ability to lift and carry household items weighing up to 50 pounds, using assistance and appropriate equipment when needed.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, packing, and moving of household belongings.
Ability to work in homes, garages, storage areas, and indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
Valid driver’s license.
United States work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or project coordination experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with estate sales, auctions, organizing, relocation, or senior services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily tasks, assign responsibilities, and lead teams through auction preparation, packing, relocation, resettling, and clean-out projects.
Keep projects on schedule and within allocated labor hours while maintaining quality, productivity, and customer service.
Train and mentor employees, review progress on-site, and provide immediate feedback.
Prepare monthly employee performance reports and meet with employees to discuss progress and project efficiency.
Create a welcoming and respectful work environment, lead by example, and reinforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Monitor attendance and ensure employees accurately clock in and out.
Address employee concerns and performance issues within company guidelines, escalating matters to the Owners as needed.
Report progress, staffing needs, challenges, and next steps to the Owners at the end of each workday; promptly report incidents and accidents.
Sort household belongings into items to keep, move, sell, donate, or dispose of, treating possessions with care and respect.
Create auction lots and research items as needed to support accurate descriptions and sales opportunities.
Photograph lots and review employee photos and CTBids listings for accuracy, completeness, and presentation.
Coordinate with the Auction Review Specialist on lot edits and description completion so listings meet project timelines.
Prepare auction pickup reports and organize items and work areas for efficient pickup days.
Lead auction pickups, coordinate on-site personnel, and address customer service issues.
Facilitate alternate pickups and support in-person estate sales when applicable.
Assist with packing, moving preparation and management, unpacking, and resettling clients into organized living spaces.
Coordinate donation removal and arrange junk removal as needed.
Oversee final cleanup and ensure each property is left in the agreed-upon condition.
Deliver and retrieve supplies, tools, and equipment to and from job sites.
Keep job-site supplies organized and equipment maintained; notify the Owners when items need replenishment, repair, or replacement.
Perform other duties as assigned to support successful project completion.