Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

This position can be based in any of the following regional offices: Seattle, San Jose, LA/Irvine, Boston, NYC, Arlington, Westfield, Melville.

The Role

The Team Leader for the Construction Project Support serves as both a Sr. Construction Coordinator and as supervisor to other Construction Coordinators. This position serves as the subject matter expert for policies and processes implemented by Construction Coordinators and supports the coordinators and construction teams to ensure policy compliance. This position serves as the liaison interdepartmentally for complex problem resolution, audits, and/or process improvements.

• Project Assignments: Provides Construction Coordinator support for 1 new construction project or multiple capital projects. (See job description for Sr Coordinator)

• Policy Compliance: Supports the construction teams in complying with company policies and procedures, particularly the policies included in the Construction Resource Manual, Safety Resource Manual, and the Quality Assurance policies. Completes bi-monthly audits of projects for policy compliance.

• Supervision & Management: Manages up to seven (7) Construction Coordinators by providing guidance, coaching, support, and training. Assigns, reviews, and provides feedback to Construction Coordinator team to ensure process compliance, accuracy, and quality of work product. Assesses workload across team, provides coaching and mentoring on skills, knowledge and abilities. Responsible for driving workflow processes and proactive communication on outstanding tasks/irregularities.

• Process Improvement & Training: Delivers and/or coordinates delivery of re-training the team in areas of improvement. Updates the Construction Coordinator Guide as needed with approval of the Director of Project Support. Participates in pilot programs for system enhancements, upgrades and rollouts as requested.

• Customer Support & Quality Assurance: Communicates with Project Managers/Directors to solicit their feedback on project support needs, performance and improvements. Participates in internal audits through data collection and running reports.

You Have...

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in Construction Administration; Accounting and/or contract management background helpful.
• Prior peer-to-peer mentor experience, desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask
• Strong talent assessment, selection, motivation & development skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate tasks accordingly
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong computer and math skills

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits for information.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

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