Project Manager

Birchstone Residential; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchstone Residential in Orlando is seeking an experienced leader to oversee maintenance and capital projects across multifamily communities. You will plan budgets, schedule renovations, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating with site teams, engineers, vendors, and leadership.

The role demands strong budgeting, SOW reading, OSHA awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in multi-family construction, renovation, or maintenance.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing interior and exterior projects and capital improvements.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, appliances, and lock systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and routine maintenance programs.
• Plan, scope, budget, schedule, and manage all phases of construction and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with service managers, site teams, engineers, vendors, and leadership to define objectives.
• Onboard, train, and oversee service managers and technicians.
• Negotiate contracts, manage bids, and oversee third-party consultants and vendors.
• Obtain and maintain permits, licenses, inspections, and facility certifications.
• Prepare communities for third-party inspections and coordinate.
• Monitor performance metrics including quality, safety, turn times, and budget adherence.
• Conduct site, apartment, and construction audits; document findings and corrective actions.
• Approve purchase orders and collaborate on operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure apartment turns are completed within budget and schedule targets.
• Oversee inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies across communities.
• Develop staffing projections and plans for adequate coverage.
• Lead safety programs, training, and onboarding for construction and service teams.
• Prepare and present performance, budget, and project status reports to senior leadership.
• Respond to emergency site situations and life-safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Project management

SOW interpretation

OSHA compliance

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder reporting

Entrata familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Entrata

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, implement, and manage preventative and routine maintenance programs, standards, and initiatives.
• Plan, scope, budget, schedule, and manage all phases of construction and renovation projects from due diligence through completion.
• Collaborate with service managers, site teams, engineers, architects, vendors, and executive leadership to define project objectives.
• Onboard, train, and oversee service managers and service technicians.
• Negotiate contracts, manage bids, and oversee third-party consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Obtain and maintain required permits, licenses, inspections, and facility certifications.
• Prepare communities for and facilitate the completion of third-party inspections.
• Monitor performance metrics including quality, safety, turn times, service request completion, and budget adherence.
• Conduct regular site, apartment, and construction audits; document findings and implement corrective action plans.
• Approve purchase orders and collaborate with operations leadership on operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure apartment turns are completed within established budget and scheduling targets.
• Oversee inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies across communities.
• Develop staffing projections and organizational plans to ensure adequate coverage.
• Lead safety programs, training initiatives, and onboarding programs for construction and service teams.
• Prepare and present performance, budget, and project status reports to senior leadership.
• Respond promptly to emergency site situations and life-safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-family construction, renovation, or maintenance, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing interior and exterior construction projects and capital improvement initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance disciplines including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, appliances, and lock systems

Licenses & Certifications:

• HVAC Type I and II certifications preferred, not required
• OSHA certification preferred, not required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Advanced budgeting and cost estimation skills, including the ability to identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities for both internal teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously across a diverse portfolio.
• Mastery in reading and interpreting detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) and technical documents.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, ADA compliance, and applicable city, state, and federal building codes.
• Proficiency with Property Management software (e.g., Entrata) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide stakeholder reports for ownership.
• Ability to align construction timelines with property operations to minimize unit downtime and maximize ROI.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines without compromising quality.
• Ability to serve as a collaborative bridge between corporate goals and field execution.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred but not required.