Project Manager, Legal Services

Greystar; Savannah (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar seeks a dedicated Project Manager to oversee legal compliance projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with organizational objectives. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, streamline processes, and uphold compliance standards while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within multifamily industry.
• Proficiency in project management software like Asana and Microsoft products expected.
• Proficiency in budget planning and compliance monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage projects adhering to budgets and timelines.
• liaise between departments and ensure progress towards project goals.
• Develop processes for efficient project execution and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

College degree in related field

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Office Suite

Yardi

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

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Overview

Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.

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Job Responsibilities

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary

The Legal Services team is responsible for mitigating Greystar's risk through strategic oversight of litigation and contracting, addressing legal trends and updating practices, policies, and/or procedures, communications, program and project management. The projects and programs are large, cross-functional and cross-regional in nature and impact USPM team members on-site and in support services roles.

This position is responsible for working closely to develop, implement, and manage the execution of various specialized projects that support the achievement of multi-faceted organizational objectives, including projects focused on legal compliance issues. Additional responsibilities may include planning and oversight of budgets, participation in plan development, direct or indirect reporting relationships depending on the project and functional area for which the incumbents reside, and various administrative tasks. Incumbents in this role will partner with colleagues and management internal or external to the department to complete projects that streamline, enhance and/or integrate processes, procedures and actions that result in effective, efficient and/or compliant strategies and tactics.

Job Description

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to defined timelines and within the allocated budget. The Project Manager is responsible for consulting and coordinating with Company’sstakeholders.
• Review and make recommendations on department or cross-departmental planning and design, may contribute in contract negotiations, providing project schedules and budget.
• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Utilize project management best practices, including risk management, quality management, change management, change control and communication.
• Provide direct or indirect supervision, coordination, and management of all aspects of project work; act as a liaison between different departments, groups and/or 3rd party contacts.
• May facilitate or directly conduct status report meetings with management team to facilitate communication of schedules and project coordination.
• Manage the priorities, schedules, and timelines to help project teams stay on task. Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members/project team.
• Manage by providing leadership, collaboration, supervision, training, guidance and support to all project team members on assigned projects.
• Ensure any quality control measures or processes specific to the function are developed, implemented and/or conducted to ensure expectations are met.
• May create materials, outlines, schedules, procedures and other collateral materials required to effectively manage and execute on projects; may be involved with training or knowledge transfer activities to familiarize and prepare relevant parties for fulfilling any role they may have or impact of the project on them.
• Partner with other areas and functional groups that may require an understanding of each project.
• Act as the central point of contact and support for project initiatives engaging other groups as necessary for any additional administrative, functional or programmatic assistance and partnership and managing all phases of communications related to the project. Adjusts schedules and targets on the project as needs, financing, or scope for the project change. Takes a solution-oriented approach during the stages of the project to ensure the goals of the project are met.
• Create and implement processes and tools for monitoring and project success;
• Assist in addressing and resolving issues and concerns that arise, manage deadlines and communicate to team effectively to ensure those timelines are met; as well as seek to provide assistance as needed to ensure a successful experience or ROI.
• Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
  
  

Licenses Or Certifications

• Project Management training or certifications.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Project management experience within multifamily industry, compliance, litigation or relevant functional discipline experience.
• High degree of proficiency in Asana project management programs, a significant advantage.
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft products such as but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Forms and database management programs in order to complete required reports and communication materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, planning and executing complex projects and remaining calm under high pressure and stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to prepare and explain data to team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency in budget planning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, property management (Yardi, One Site, Entrata) and database management programs in order to complete required reports, a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions in order to review and complete various financial, administrative, and legal reports, contracts, and documents.
• Able to build and maintain productive and trusting relationships with team members and others with diverse backgrounds and personalities, objectively address and resolve issues, and promote a positive image of the company and its investment strategies and results.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills, ability to set and manage multiple priorities, and oversee detailed projects and other intricate plans.
• College degree in related field, and/or equivalent experience.
  
  

Travel/Physical Demands

• Team members work in an office or remote work environment. No special physical demands are required.
• Occasional travel (less than 15%) within the U.S. may be required to conduct user research, on-site meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
  
  

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
  
  

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
  
  

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CLOSING DATE

June 15, 2025

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Benefits

Healthcare

Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options

• in select countries
  
  

Retirement Planning

We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*

• varies by country
  
  

Paid Parental Leave

Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

Professional Development

Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

Employee Assistance

Program

Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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