What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant position at Associa?
Position Summary:
Primarily responsible for project coordination and administrative support for community infrastructure, compliance, and management transition initiatives. Serves as a central point of coordination among the Board, management, contractors, consultants, vendors, attorneys, and regulatory agencies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Coordinate communication among the Board of Directors, onsite management, engineers, consultants, contractors, attorneys, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- Schedule and support virtual meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials, documenting notes, and tracking follow-up items.
- Maintain project calendars, timelines, trackers, and documentation systems.
- Support coordination of infrastructure projects, including gas line remediation, pond repairs, bridge repairs, asphalt repairs and replacements.
- Distribute and track requests for proposals; organize vendor responses and documentation.
- Compile and organize project summaries and reports provided by consultants and engineers.
- Track and maintain documentation of active gas leaks and repair activities.
- Coordinate scheduling and communication with onsite staff and contactors.
- Maintain records of inspections, work orders, and contractor updates.
- Assist in preparing status updates for board and committees.
- Maintain organized compliance documentation related to infrastructure and gas system requirements.
- Track deadlines for inspections, filings, and regulatory obligations.
- Coordinate documentation for:
- Annual gas leak surveys
- Utility meter exchange schedules
- Department of weights and measures inspections
- MHP-related filings
- Support preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions.
- Coordinate communication with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Provide administrative support for onboarding incoming management staff.
- Organize and transfer project records, compliance documentation, and vendor information.
- Maintain continuity by ensuring records are organized and accessible.
- Coordinate virtual and hybrid meetings for finance, recreational, and architectural committees.
- Prepare material, document discussions, and track follow-up items.
- Maintain organized committee records.
- Assist in drafting monthly newsletter updates related to infrastructure projects.
- Prepare and distribute community communications (e-blasts, notices) as directed.
- Maintain records of all communications.
- Coordinate review of communications with manager and legal counsel when required.
- Assist with coordinating communications with public agencies and officials.
- Maintain documentation of outreach and communications.
- Support research related to potential grants or funding opportunities.
- Prepare reports and written updates for Board and committee meetings.
- Attend meetings virtually and onsite as needed.
- Document meeting discussions, decisions, and action items.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Project coordination, administrative support, records management, regulatory compliance tracking, and HOA operations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms.
- Organization, project coordination, communication, stakeholder engagement, document management, research, and report preparation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and Zoom.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to prepare accurate documentation, reports, and communications while maintaining compliance with established requirements.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of full time, paid, professional experience in project coordination, administrative support, HOA/community management, construction coordination, or a related function.
- Must be able to work in the evening and weekends as needed for meetings.
- Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Sitting for extended periods and using a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
- Ability to walk community areas, including sloped or flat terrain, to visually review landscape, building areas, recreation facilities, parks, and related property areas.
- Ability to work evenings as needed to attend meetings, including board meetings or project-related sessions.