Owner's Representative - PIA

SFR3 Fund; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas stipend

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

PTO 2 weeks + 10 holidays

401(k)

Job summary

SFR3 Fund is seeking an on-site Operations Leader to scope light turns, coordinate inspections, and mentor field teams across Peoria metro. You’ll own portfolios, verify on-site quality, and drive timely turn completions.

You’ll collaborate with the GM, manage vendors, and communicate status to stakeholders, while coaching crews to maintain safety and durability in every project.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and punctuality.
• Comfortable managing multiple job sites daily.
• Excellent communicator — with GMs, vendors, inspectors, housing authority, and teammates.
• Ownership mindset — proactive, self-directed, and solutions-oriented.
• Attention to budget, tenant satisfaction, and maintenance-free renovation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Walk and scope light turns and RKOs with accuracy and speed.
• Identify needs based on budget, marketability, and durability.
• Ensure scopes are clear and actionable for vendors and PEs.
• Assist with turns or light work to unblock jobs.
• Coordinate with Housing Authority on inspections and larger scopes.
• Coordinate with MDs on escalations and market priorities.
• Handle extensive tenant contact for KOs and PMIs.
• Represent SFR3 at eviction and small claims court appearances.
• Own vendor relationships and sourcing in your market.
• Take full ownership of a portfolio of homes.
• Walk homes and job sites daily to verify scope adherence, craftsmanship, and safety.
• Document progress and red flags clearly — every stop gets a job update.
• Coach PEs and vendors to improve quality and consistency.
• Work closely with the GM to prioritize stops, resolve issues, and align on scopes.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, PEs, and the broader field team.
• Provide timely feedback on project delays, material issues, or repair needs.
• Serve as an on-the-ground coach for PEs — helping them learn, improve, and hit quality standards.
• Assist with turns or repairs when needed to unblock a job or support a teammateLead by example with a hands-on, ownership-first mentality.

Skills

Time management

Multi-site management

Excellent communication

Ownership mindset

Budget awareness

Tools

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Structural knowledge

Job description

The Role

As an OR, you’re on the front lines — helping scope, support, and deliver high-quality renovations and turns across your metro. You’ll be scoping light turns and RKOs (Repair Key Orders), verifying work on-site, and jumping in hands-on when needed to help Property Engineers (PEs) push homes across the finish line.

This role blends quality control, coaching, project scoping, and field labor. You’ll work closely with the General Manager (GM) to keep projects on track while mentoring the crew in the field. You’re not afraid to get dirty — whether it’s moving appliances, handling light turn work, or catching the details others miss.

What You’ll Be Doing

Scoping & Field Execution

• Walk and scope light turns and RKOs with accuracy and speed
• Identify what’s truly needed based on budget, marketability, and long-term durability
• Ensure scopes are clear and actionable for vendors and PEs
• Roll up your sleeves when needed — assisting with minor turn work, troubleshooting, or hauling materials
• Coordinate with Housing Authority (HA) on inspections and larger scopes
• Coordinate with MDs on escalations and market priorities
• Handle extensive tenant contact for KOs and PMIs
• Represent SFR3 at eviction and small claims court appearances
• Own vendor relationships and sourcing in your market
• Take full ownership of a portfolio of homes

Quality Oversight

• Walk homes and job sites daily to verify scope adherence, craftsmanship, and safety
• Document progress and red flags clearly — every stop gets a job update
• Coach PEs and vendors to improve quality and consistency

Communication & Coordination

• Work closely with the GM to prioritize stops, resolve issues, and align on scopes
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, PEs, and the broader field team
• Provide timely feedback on project delays, material issues, or repair needs

Support & Mentorship

• Serve as an on-the-ground coach (and manager, if applicable) for PEs — helping them learn, improve, and hit quality standards
• Assist with turns or repairs when needed to unblock a job or support a teammateLead by example with a hands-on, ownership-first mentality

Skills & Competencies

Business & Field Operations

• Strong time management and punctuality
• Comfortable managing multiple job sites daily
• Excellent communicator — with GMs, vendors, inspectors, housing authority, and teammates
• Ownership mindset — proactive, self-directed, and solutions-oriented
• Attention to budget, tenant satisfaction, and maintenance-free renovation outcomes

Construction Knowledge (Enough to Know When It’s Wrong)

• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, roofing, electrical, and structural issues
• Ability to spot red flags or unsafe installs — you don’t need to fix it, but you should know it’s wrong
• Familiarity with permitting processes and city inspection requirementsAbility to scope repairs appropriately for both budget and long-term durability li>
• Clear understanding of what a home needs to be rent-ready li>

Soft Skills & Personality

• Willing to get your hands dirty — this is not a clipboard-only role
• Confident, yet coachable; assertive without being arrogant
• Ethical and dependable, even when no one is watching li>
• Goal-driven and comfortable in a remote, fast-paced environment li>

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + industry-leading quarterly bonus potential (uncapped)
• Gas stipend
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance li>
• PTO — 2 weeks vacation + 10 paid holidays li>
• 401(k)
• Strong growth potential li>

Interested?

If you’re hands-on, know how to hold a team accountable, and want to grow into a leadership role in the field — this is for you.

Join us. Own it. Build something that matters.