Renovation Foreman - Alchemy

Greystar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Paid Time off

Vacation & holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Onsite housing discount

6-Week Paid Sabbatical

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Greystar seeks a Renovation Foreman to plan and execute unit renovation schedules for mid-rise properties in San Francisco. You will coordinate trades, track materials, and ensure timely turnovers, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of renovation experience, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and the ability to manage contractor performance within defined scopes and budgets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of renovation/construction experience.
• Proven ability to develop and manage renovation schedules.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations for renovation work.
• Experience negotiating contractor pricing and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute renovation schedules for unit turnover.
• Order materials within budget and track items.
• Harmonize progress with contractors and production timelines.
• Maintain daily updates with community managers.
• Inspect vacant units and ensure scope compliance.

Skills

Renovation management

Construction scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Stakeholder comms

Job description

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 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, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. 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 Renovation Foreman is responsible for developing and executing effective renovation schedules that turn units over to properties on time; ordering all necessary materials and keeping accurate records of all units and items utilized for each.

Job Details

Building Type: Mid-Rise/Stabilized

Unit Count: 330

Schedule: M-F

Experience: 3-5 years

Responsible for the renovation of units which could include but is not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, repairs, cleaning and painting.

Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations including, but not limited to, the use of a back brace, safety goggles and gloves as appropriate while renovating units.

Develops contract renovation schedules, monitors progress, and holds contractors accountable to strict production schedules.

Ensure all contracted duties adhere to a detailed scope of work.

Negotiate pricing for all contracted work, including change orders, staying within or below budget.

Order project related materials within budget guidelines; maintaining accurate documentation of each ordered item.

Maintain constant communication with community managers; providing daily project updates.

Inspect vacant units and inventory work to be performed adhering to the renovation process.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $35.00-40.86 per hour. (San Francisco) 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Core Values

• Integrity: We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.
• Equality: We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.
• Professionalism: We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.
• Accountability: We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.
• Service: We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.
• Teamwork: We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.