Who We Are

At Balfour Beatty Communities, we are dedicated to a singular mission: delivering the quality communities people are proud to call home. We believe exceptional living experiences can only be created when We Care—about our residents, our partners, our communities, and each other. Our culture of caring drives every aspect of our business, guiding us to always do the right thing and build meaningful connections as we fulfill the needs of our residents and partners with sincerity, empathy, and creativity.

Our Benefits:

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
• Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K plan with employer matching
• Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
• And more!

About the role

The Operations Support Manager is a corporate support position responsible for assisting with various projects that supports the overall success of the Balfour Beatty property management business.

What you'll be doing

• Fills in for corporate and/or on-site operational positions during vacation, leave, or vacancy performing typical tasks and duties outlined in those job descriptions.
• Conducts regular visits to communities to ensure that all leasing policies and procedures are being followed.
• Attends large leasing events at assigned communities to provide additional support as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Marketing Department on the development of creative communication pieces, promotional materials, presentations, campaigns and websites.
• Perform any back-end website updates pertaining to; unit rates, specials/tiers, promotions, etc.
• Coordinates and drives timeline for operational and business development projects. Executes and ensures completion of deliverables from initiation to final product, including:
• Creation of project schedules/milestones and ensures timely completion of various projects.
• Organizes and attends project meetings, as needed, including scheduling coordination and assisting with the preparation of deliverables.
• Assists with team communication and escalates items as necessary.
• Researches and collects data pertinent to various initiatives.
• Communicates effectively to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with project leads or department heads to develop strategies and recommendations.
• Conducts any training needed for various projects.
• Works with Learning and Development to provide recommendations to Operations policies.
• Conduct training on various policies and procedures related to Operations processes, as needed.
• Work as a direct liaison with IT regarding any software, website, or miscellaneous issues.
• Shape and maintain Resident Experience program serving the student housing communities within the Balfour Beatty portfolio.
• Provides oversight for the monthly operation of the residential communities including academic initiatives and services available to residents which are delivered by the site staff.
• Assists with responding to concerns of students, parents and other personnel regarding any/all aspects of the residence life; develops liaison relationships with other university agencies.
• Prepares periodic management reports and summaries, research operational data and maintains measures of effectiveness and success.
• Further develop a student staff recruitment and selection process which encourages and values world class customer service, professionalism, and resident satisfaction.
• Work with the customer service team to review student satisfaction survey results, review management, and determine strategies to address community related concerns.
• Conducts on-site training and on-boarding for all new full-time office team members with the assigned portfolio.
• In coordination with the BBC Training team, conducts regular on-going training on the Company’s Policy and Procedures related to leasing, sales, marketing, customer service methods, operations and LifeWorks.
• Annual training each fall of all office staff (per site) on the prospect, leasing, and renewal process.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as requested.
• Assist with presentation of reporting information to internal and external clients.
• Monitor and confirm that all reporting requirements for sites are met.

Who we're looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of residential community manager experience
• Broad knowledge of student housing/multi-family operations and industry-related concepts.
• High energy and desire to make a difference in the employee experience
• Team player with confidence and integrity to earn employees' confidence quickly
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinker proficient in identifying potential issues
•  Proficient Computer skills including Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; property management software (preferably Entrata), and database management programs.
• Ability to travel 75% of the time.
• Must have an active and valid driver’s license

Balfour Beatty Communities is part of Balfour Beatty Investments and Balfour Beatty, plc, an international group that finances, develops, builds and maintains infrastructure assets.

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