What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Manufactured Homes position at Island Communities?
Come grow your career with Island Communities as a Project Manager!
We are one of the fastest-growing manufactured home and RV property management companies in the country. Island Communities currently operates 54 —and growing—manufactured home communities and RV parks, totaling approximately 4,900 lots across Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina.
We take pride in providing safe, affordable housing and creating opportunities for our residents to achieve financial independence through homeownership. Our dynamic, team-oriented culture empowers employees to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day as we continue to expand and innovate within the property management industry.
What we are looking for:
Due to our rapid growth, we are presently seeking an experienced PROJECT MANAGER who will contribute to the team by driving new home inventory across the portfolio and effectively managing projects from inception to completion. Reporting to the Vice President of Infill the Project Manager will be based out of Palm Beach, Florida. Some travel will be required, primarily to our portfolio of communities throughout Florida.
As a New Home Project Manager, you will:
- Manage all aspects of the new home installation process, including delivery, site prep, and setup.
- Complete site walkthroughs to determine scope of work for installation of new homes.
- Manage permitting and utility compliance for completion of home installations in assigned region.
- Monitor progress of site prep and home setup vendors to ensure quality, timely and safe completion of projects.
- Effectively communicate status of new home infill with Community Operations; provide training on service and warranty procedures.
- Travel to assigned communities to ensure consistent presence on site and inspections of homes.
- Assist Capex team with managing projects as they relate to new home installations.
- Draft, review, and finalize vendor contracts, effectively managing scope and project costs
- Comply with company and new homes division policies and procedures.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience required.
- Working knowledge of manufactured housing industry, with a focus on the set process/construction preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal and external customers.
- Ability to develop and negotiate proposals and contracts with vendors and other project partners.
- Demonstratable advanced level Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook. Working knowledge of Rent Manager and BackOffice preferred but not required.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, multitasking, and follow-through skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Valid operator’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
What we offer:
This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.