Project Manager 2 (Louisiana, LA)

Mortgage Contracting Services$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a similar environment.
  • Experienced in residential construction management from start to finish.
  • Previously worked as a Project Manager or in a supervisory role.
  • At least 5 years as an assistant superintendent, maintenance supervisor, or customer service representative in production homes.
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, drywall, painting, and landscaping systems.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct due-diligence inspections and develop project scopes for renovations.
  • Coordinate and schedule work with vendors and the Project Coordinator.
  • Track and allocate tasks to third-party vendors for efficient renovation progress.
  • Perform quality control inspections and ensure completion of punch list items.
  • Complete property inspections, condition reports, and cost estimates.
  • Communicate any changes to project scope, schedule, or costs.
  • Complete basic repairs to expedite project cycles.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Flexible working hours with the possibility of weekends as necessary.
  • Involvement in a variety of property renovation projects.
  • Exposure to a range of building systems and project management.
Full Job Description
Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for determining cost and labor estimates, monitoring and providing oversight of work performed and providing quality assurance during related workflows necessary to complete renovation projects. Project Managers are involved in working with both approved vendors and our internal teams to address required construction and renovation processes. The Project Manager is responsible for tracking, reporting and providing accurate records.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform due-diligence inspections and develop a scope of work on assigned homes to determine the labor, vendor and material needs for completing a renovation project based on Company standards.
  • Coordinate and schedule work directly and/or through the Project Coordinator.
  • Track and assign work to third party vendors to ensure that homes move to rent ready status as quickly as possible.
  • Perform quality control inspections and ensure all identified punch list items are completed either by the contractor or by performing the work directly.
  • Complete property inspections, condition reports, costs and estimates.
  • Communicate changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs.
  • Able to complete some basic repairs as needed to reduce cycle times.
  • Responsible for ensuring all punch list items are completed and days to completion are achieved.
  • Ensure all workplace safety standards and practices are upheld.
  • Assists in creation and circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
  • Perform other duties as required to support business needs


Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities

Competencies:

  • Time Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Project Management
  • Pre-Con Meeting Facilitation
  • Assessment Skills
  • Accountability
  • Punctual
  • Planning
  • Detailed


Education and Experience:

Education: Four year degree or equivalent work experience in a similar environment

Experience: Preferred:
  • Journeyman level residential construction start to finish with management skills.
  • Prior Project manager experience.
  • 5 or more years of experience as an assistant superintendent, maintenance supervisor or production home customer service representative.
  • Strong knowledge of the basic workings of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, drywall, painting, appliance, landscaping and irrigation systems.
  • Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate basic workings of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, drywall, painting, appliance, landscaping and irrigation system.
  • Valid driver's license is required - No DUI's.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail & high performance standards.
  • Good communication skills (both oral & written), and must be comfortable scheduling work directly with residents.
  • Ability to work efficiently and to multi-task.
  • Proven record of working independently and with minor supervision.
  • An effective team player with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work weekends as necessary.
  • Bi-lingual a plus.
  • Basic computer skills. Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook and Yardi Voyager preferred.


Physical Requirements and Work Content:

Americans with Disability Specifications: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, move, operate with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate or feel objects, tools or controls, communicate, distinguish or identify, adjust or focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is a sedentary position that requires 8 hours of sitting at a desk in a climate controlled environment with frequent computer, mouse, 10 key touch and phone work.

Additional Comments:

These declarations are not to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities nor of the skills and abilities required to do the job. They are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional essential functions and/or tasks may be identified by the company and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal. Various tasks may be assigned under each task or function. The incumbent performs other job-related duties as assigned and required.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

About Mortgage Contracting Services

Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) is a leading provider of property preservation, inspections, and REO property maintenance services to the mortgage industry. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas. MCS's services include property inspections, property preservation, property maintenance, and REO property management. The company's clients include mortgage servicers, banks, and other financial institutions. MCS is committed to providing high-quality services and exceptional customer service to its clients.
Learn more about Mortgage Contracting Services
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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