Portfolio Maintenance Manager

If you’re looking for a great career opportunity with an award-winning company, we’d like to hear from you! AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a national development and property management company, is looking for the right candidate to join our Portfolio Maintenance team in central New Jersey.



In this important role, you will be responsible for the maintenance management/operations of a portfolio of assigned communities (approximately 8) including the oversight of the on-site maintenance managers, systems utilization, the selection and oversight of third-party vendors and quality control. Reporting to the regional Vice President of Operations, you will manage the maintenance operations related to your portfolio of assigned communities such as staff recruitment/retention, training, financial budget planning and performance, customer service, and third party vendor/suppliers to maximize revenue, control expense, and improve customer satisfaction in support of AVB’s business goals. In this role you will develop, implement, and monitor effective programs designed to provide the appropriate level of maintenance service at each of the assigned communities consistent with AVB policies and standards. As part of the operations team, you will also manage the flow of information to ensure that the overhead management team and the on-site maintenance teams are aware of relevant business issues specific to the maintenance operation. You will also manage continuous improvement efforts within your sphere-of-influence by identifying and implementing initiatives to improve the overall maintenance operation at each of the assigned communities and the portfolio overall. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring that customer service issues related to maintenance in your assigned portfolio are addressed in a timely manner consistent with AVB policies and standards. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws specifically related to the maintenance operations for the assigned portfolio.

Education: Bachelors Degree (Engineering degree a plus) OR 5 years of progressive maintenance management responsibility in property management, building services, hospitality or other dynamic environment.



Experience:

5-7 years of management experience overseeing multiple direct reports in the maintenance/engineering function.



Skills: Our ideal candidate has the ability to effectively manage a portfolio of communities as evidenced by a work history of addressing issues such as third-party vendor oversight, systems utilization, maintenance operations, personnel management, team building, customer services, budget management and negotiations. Qualified candidates have strong computer skills (including MS Office word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations) and the ability to quickly learn new software programs. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills and demonstrated ability to create and deliver presentations on maintenance operations related subject matter, to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans/drawings and to write reports in a clear concise manner. Certification in systems such as boilers, HVAC, Chillers, Cooling Towers, fire, steam, electrical, and plumbing consistent with the specific needs of the portfolio of communities to be managed.



AvalonBay offers a competitive compensation package and a great working environment. Our benefits package includes housing discounts that allow associates the opportunity to live in our beautiful communities. We look forward to hearing from you!

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=497112-3-913