Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Renovations
Reports to: Director of Facilities

Company Overview

DTN is a 50 year old vertically integrated real estate firm based in Lansing, MI. We are one of Michigan’s largest and well respected construction, development and ownership companies of multifamily real estate properties. Through our development and operations team DTN’s seeks to create and deliver unique experiences for those choosing a DTN home or apartment. As the Senior Project Manager you will influence and guide the experience for those that visit a DTN owned or managed community.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of a project—from budgeting and sourcing suppliers to planning and final completion. This role involves directing, supervising, and coordinating the daily management of property renovations and capital improvement projects from conception through delivery. The Project Manager ensures that construction requirements are met, quality standards are upheld, production deadlines are achieved, and investment goals are realized. Their efforts are critical to meeting both project-specific and broader organizational objectives.

As the Project Manager, your primary responsibilities include:

• Provide regular reporting to the operations team(s) related to status of project completion, schedule changes, budget, change orders and site issues.
• Foster and enhance owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations.
• Support the Asset Management Team with cost estimates for capital needs and renovation projects.
• Hire, direct and coordinate all third party consultants engaged on projects as necessary.
• Direct and coordinate project due diligence and permitting process.
• Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
• Develop scopes of work, prepare budgets, and solicit bids and proposals from qualified contractors.
• Manage all field construction activities following project approvals and coordinate with property management team to include phasing, staging and site logistics.
• Request, review and analyze bids and award contracts.
• Understand and administer DTN’s contract and subcontract agreements.
• Direct all construction activities, review and approve payment applications
• Maintain budget and schedule compliance for all renovation and capital improvement projects.
• Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to insure adherence to project budget.
• Establish, update, and communicate project schedules and manage their implementation.
• Review and present for approval, all change orders.
• Manage the quality assurance/quality control program.
• Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
• Perform final inspections and prepare punch lists and closeouts for each capital and renovation project.

Core Candidate Qualities:

• College degree or equivalent job experience with formal training in project management required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising renovations and construction in a diverse portfolio, including residential homes, detached multi family structures, high rise multifamily structures and commercial properties.
• Proficient in all of the building systems and chemicals used to construct residential and commercial properties, along with landscaping
• Proficient at interpreting and applying local building codes and ordinances.
• Experience preparing bid packages, selecting contractors and managing large capital projects.
• Experience managing multiple work teams over a large geographical area.
• Experience working with a diverse group of professionals at all levels of an organization and/or municipalities.
• Can do attitude and collaborative mindset – We all succeed by working as a team
• An eye for detail – Our properties and team members are representing the DTN brand
• Desire to provide great customer outcomes
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively and independently with a positive high energy attitude
• Proficient with computers and various software platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as well as computer-based project management, inventory control and work order systems.
• Experience using industry software is preferred

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Competitive 401K package
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 8 Hours Paid Annual Volunteer Time
• Education Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Rental Discount at Select DTN Properties
• Ongoing Training, Mentorship and Job Shadowing
• Growth Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our company but do not feel you meet the requirements for this position, APPLY anyway! We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team in various departments. We will review your resume and will reach out if there are any other roles that closely match your qualifications!

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