Specialist, Renovations

Amherst Group; Bradley (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Amherst Group is seeking a detail-oriented Renovation Coordinator to support the timely renovation of properties across our portfolio. You will follow up with Superintendents, review estimates, and manage contracts to ensure projects stay on track and within scope.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, proficient Excel/Outlook skills, strong English communication, and at least 1 year of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with Superintendents on late inspections to keep timelines on track.
• Review and approve estimates, ensuring alignment with repair scope and pricing.
• Collaborate with Construction Superintendents on estimate revisions.
• Create and assign contracts for approved renovation scopes of work.
• Track progress of renovations and update projected certification dates.
• Manage budget revisions and request approvals for additional funds.
• Support branch Renovation Superintendents with daily requests.
• Identify trends and share best practices to improve efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Salesforce or similar workflow systems

Job description

The Amherst Group of companies comprise of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow up with Superintendents on late inspections to keep timelines on track.Review and approve estimates, ensuring alignment with repair scope and pricing.Collaborate with Construction Superintendents on estimate revisions.Create and assign contracts for approved renovation scopes of work.Track progress of renovations and update projected certification dates.Manage budget revisions and request approvals for additional funds.Support branch Renovation Superintendents with daily requests.Identify trends and share best practices to improve efficiency.Job RequirementsMinimum Requirements:High School diploma.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity.At least 1 year of relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications:Current student in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field.Familiarity with Salesforce or similar workflow systems.Functional and Behavioral SkillsFunctional Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams).Experience using reporting trackers for timelines and budgets.Ability to review and interpret repair estimates and contracts.Familiarity with property management or renovation processes.Behavioral Skills:Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Effective communicator across multiple channels (calls, chat, email).Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments.Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and managing expectations.Our full-time employee benefits include:A competitive and comprehensive benefits package.