Facilities Project Lead - Capital Improvements

McKinley Companies LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley Companies LLC is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to protect, improve, and extend the value of our multifamily communities. This hands-on role covers scoping, budgeting, contractor selection, construction, inspections, and closeout.

You'll travel between Michigan and Florida sites, coordinate with operations, risk, and asset teams, and lead field-based projects such as balconies, roofing, and exterior work. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, construction, capital project management, property management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of roofing, paving/asphalt, concrete, exterior painting, or building-envelope systems.
• Experience developing project scopes, evaluating contractor proposals, managing vendors, and overseeing projects through completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess properties to identify facility and construction needs, diagnose root causes, and proactively identify potential issues.
• Develop practical project scopes, specifications, budgets, schedules, estimates, and bid documents.
• Manage facilities and capital improvement projects from initial assessment through completion.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate contractor bids, pricing, scopes, and contract terms.
• Select and coordinate vendors and contractors across a variety of construction and facilities trades.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, quality, and contractor performance.
• Conduct field inspections of active and completed work to ensure projects meet scope, specifications, quality, and safety expectations.
• Hold contractors accountable to agreed-upon requirements and address performance issues, delays, scope changes, and quality concerns.
• Partner with Property Operations and Asset Management on property condition, appearance, product quality, asset preservation, and operational needs.
• Provide construction and facilities guidance related to project feasibility, scope, cost, structural conditions, safety, and applicable codes.
• Partner with Risk Management to ensure vendors and contractors meet McKinley's compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and develop a qualified vendor network across relevant trades.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including scopes, bids, contracts, budgets, schedules, change orders, inspections, invoices, warranties, and closeout materials.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Travel between McKinley communities and project locations in Michigan and Florida, including the Orlando market, as business needs require.

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

Construction knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Journeyman HVAC

CFC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

McKinley Companies LLC is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to protect, improve, and extend the value of our multifamily communities. This hands-on role covers scoping, budgeting, contractor selection, construction, inspections, and closeout.

You'll travel between Michigan and Florida sites, coordinate with operations, risk, and asset teams, and lead field-based projects such as balconies, roofing, and exterior work. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver's license are essential.