Common Area Project Manager

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Job Description

Common Area Project Manager at Sun City Shadow Hills reports to the Facilities Maintenance Director and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction, renovation, and landscape projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards, while managing contractors, vendors, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, development, and execution of common area projects, including renovations, construction, facility upgrades, and landscape improvements.
• Assist in managing and coordinating bid processes for common area and landscape projects, including evaluating proposals, reviewing vendor qualifications, and supporting contract selection.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and project requirements for Reserve and Capital Improvement projects to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and alignment with community standards.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage contractors, construction teams, and landscaping vendors, coordinating schedules and overseeing on-site activities to maintain timelines, quality standards, and safety compliance.
• Serve as technical advisor during committee meetings, providing guidance on Reserve and Capital Improvement projects, including landscape and outdoor amenities.
• Monitor project progress from planning through completion, ensuring milestones are met, contracts are fulfilled, and projects remain within budget.
• Implement and enforce safety, housekeeping, and regulatory standards in compliance with OSHA and state-level regulations.
• Act as the primary on-site liaison with contractors and landscaping teams, addressing issues, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth project execution.
• Track budgets, manage change orders, and report project status to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee landscape management initiatives, including planning, maintenance, and enhancement of common areas to ensure aesthetic quality and community satisfaction
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, construction methods, building codes, and safety regulations (including OSHA compliance).
• Experience overseeing contractors, vendors, and bid processes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Reserve and Capital Improvement planning is preferred.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience managing construction, renovation, and landscape projects, preferably in residential or community association settings.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and maintain “clean” driving record.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, climbing and otherwise moving objects that could weigh up to 50 lbs. This activity can occur several times throughout the day.
• Must be able to work on a ladder or mechanical lift at heights of up to 20 feet.
• Employee may be required to participate in more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. The employee must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently and cheerfully under such circumstances.
• Must be able to work extended hours, days, nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
  
  

Salary: $71,000 annually.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.