Assistant Building Manager

Aleron; Village of Port Chester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking an Assistant Building Manager to support daily operations, maintenance coordination, and safety compliance across commercial properties in the Hudson Valley region. The role involves coordinating maintenance, liaising with vendors, and ensuring compliance with fire and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in commercial property maintenance, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience reading building plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property maintenance.
• Knowledge of building systems including MEP and life-safety systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Experience coordinating vendors and contractors for maintenance or renovation work.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building maintenance and repair activities.
• Resolve maintenance issues and ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to support ongoing building operations.
• Monitor work performed by vendors and contractors for quality and compliance.
• Assist with special projects and other operational initiatives as needed.
• Supervise building improvement and repair projects and assist in budgeting for improvements.

Skills

5+ years experience

Vendor coordination

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Building Manager

Location: Hudson Valley/Westchester County, NY

Employment Type: Direct hire

Industry: Real Estate Development

Compensation: $120,000-140,000

Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday

Seeking an Assistant Building Manager to support the daily operations, maintenance coordination, and safety compliance of its commercial properties located between the Bronx and Hudson Valley. This role works closely with the Property Manager to ensure the safety and security of building tenants while coordinating building maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects. The position requires strong organizational and problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate with vendors, contractors, and tenants to maintain smooth building operations. The successful candidate will help oversee building systems, assist with inspections and compliance requirements, and support both operational and capital improvement initiatives across the properties.

Building Operations & Maintenance

• Coordinate building maintenance and repair activities.
• Resolve maintenance issues and ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to support ongoing building operations.
• Monitor work performed by vendors and contractors for quality and compliance.
• Assist with special projects and other operational initiatives as needed.

Building Inspections & Compliance

• Perform written site inspections as required.
• Ensure the properties remain compliant with fire and safety codes.
• Assist with company, state, local, federal, and agency inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with tenants and building personnel on emergency planning (fire, flooding, etc.).

Construction & Improvement Projects

• Supervise building improvement and repair projects.
• Assist the Property Manager in preparing annual budget estimates for building improvements.
• Review drawings and specifications related to building repairs and renovations.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors performing construction or repair work.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property maintenance.

What Sets You Apart

• Working knowledge of building systems including MEP and life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, and MEP drawings and specifications.
• Experience overseeing vendors and contractors performing maintenance or renovation work.
• Familiarity with building maintenance equipment, materials, and repair techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and building system issues.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Building/Energy Management Systems is a plus.

Acknowledgements and Requirements

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.