The Position
Are you a highly organized and confident individual with a knack for estimating and managing projects? Do you excel in clear communication and have a maintenance-minded approach to problem-solving? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Living Room manages approximately 365 (and growing) single-family homes, condos, small plex buildings, and ADUs. We also support our 100 licensed brokers with their listings and client needs. This role will specifically oversee the project management transitioning vacant units to tenant homes.
This job may be perfect for you if:
- You appreciate the unique charm of Portland and its homes.
- You are surrounded by people in the trades and thrive in their company.
- Friends and family rely on you to create the systems that keep things organized. Who else would plan the vacations?
- You prefer working outside the home and exploring the city, but you love the idea of spending one day a week at home in your slippers, getting stuff done.
- You find joy in working in an inclusive environment dedicated to personal and professional growth.
- You find yourself often as the mediator, bridging communication gaps between folks.
- You prefer steady, predictable hours with weekends off.
- You find satisfaction in before and after photos.
- You enjoy learning how things work.
- You have enjoyed success in various aspects of your life and are naturally an "A" player.
- You feel aligned with Living Room Realty’s Instagram presence (check us out!).
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and Manage Maintenance Projects: Coordinate and oversee maintenance projects directly related to preparing vacant units for new tenants.
- Estimate Scope of Work: Utilize strong estimator skills to inspect homes and determine a clear and detailed scope of work necessary to take a home from vacant to tenant-ready.
- Communicate Effectively: Will work to simplify and articulate the scope of work, providing clients with clear, confident, and comprehensive estimates of costs and timelines.
- Ensure Client Satisfaction: Understand the need to build and maintain client confidence by delivering accurate and transparent information about what it will take to make the vacant home tenant-ready.
- Build and Maintain Vendor Relationships: Develop and nurture relationships with a wide array of vendors to ensure we have enough support to prepare homes quickly and at high quality.
- Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with in-house technicians, sub-contractors, and vendors to ensure smooth and efficient project execution.
- Shared on-call responsibilities (every 5-6 weeks)
Growth Opportunities:
- Rehab and occupied unit project management
- CCB license holder
Personality Qualifications:
- Experience in maintenance coordination, project management, property management, or a related field. Residential preferred but not required.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong estimator skills with the ability to determine accurate costs and timelines for maintenance projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify complex information.
- Natural systems builder that allows you to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
- Maintenance-minded with an ability to puzzle together a project without being the hands-on tech.
- Confident and proactive in managing client expectations and project timelines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Logistical Qualifications:
- Good Driving Record: Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record to travel between properties to perform inspections.
- Background Check Clearance: Completing a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, employment verification, reference checks, and drug screening, is required.
- PLUS: Experience with Appfolio or similar programs
- PLUS: Contractor’s license
Tools Provided
- Company vehicle - Tesla
- iPhone/iPad
- Personal office space
- In-house crew of technicians
- Access to Living Room’s maintenance shop located in SE Portland
- Appfolio - Inspection and customer software
Benefits:
Living Room Realty is dedicated to maintaining a positive, motivated work environment. We pride ourselves on our core values, vision, and mission/purpose, providing tangible benefits to our employees and clients. Our benefits include:
- Paid time off, 13 company-paid holidays, and 2 paid volunteer days.
- Company-paid training and education to improve skills and salary.
- Employer-subsidized group health plan, including vision and voluntary dental insurance options. HSA plans are 100% covered for employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company contribution.
- Company-paid personal development funds (up to $1000/year for training or education of your choice).
- Annual vacation bonus ($500 for taking at least one full week off).
- Annual profit-sharing bonus potential.
- Living Room uniforms are provided twice a year.
- Paid Trimet pass for commuting if applicable.
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
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If you're ready to join a dynamic, Female-owned and led company with a passion for social justice and inclusion, please apply. Help us continue to create beautiful, functional spaces for Portland residents.