Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

The Assistant Project Manager observes, participates, and implements the duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager. In this role, the Assistant Project manager will be mentored and trained in all aspects of project management.

Assists in construction project management and planning for several redevelopment construction communities by reviewing construction plans/drawings and their submittal process, creating buy-out schedules, preparing bid packages, assisting in the acquisition of permits and approvals, reviewing construction commitments, negotiating contracts, maintaining project progress information, monitoring on-site superintendents to ensure projects are on schedule, within budget, safe and secure, and prepare cost data for project control analysis and reporting.
Assists with the completion of the Class I, II, and III budgets for the Construction portions of the Budget Request Form Process: including preparation of hard costs, construction schedules, and contract and construction pricing estimates.
Participates on construction project asset teams to monitor and review construction status, timelines, turn schedules, Property Operations and redevelopment communication, etc.
Implements and ensures compliance with all applicable AVB construction policies and procedures with each construction asset.

You Have...

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, architecture or a related field OR 5+ years of experience in performing the duties of Construction Project Management.

Experience:

5+ years of progressive construction experience with emphasis on multi-family, production residential housing or commercial and management of vendors, subcontractors and consultants.
Experience with design, project cost accounting, and project management experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates ability to read and interpret blueprints, constructions, specifications and floor plans and to create and present reports in a clear, concise form.
Performs basic Microsoft Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Performs intermediate mathematic skills, both arithmetic and geometric, in order to convert measurement when reviewing blueprints and floor plans.
Exhibits ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.)

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click onfor information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Average Compensation: $130,000

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