What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Projects Technician for Commercial Remodeling position at Palms Associates, LLC?
Palms Associates is hiring a Special Projects Technician for Commercial Remodeling based out of Newport News, VA! (Occasional travel)
Are you a skilled construction professional with a passion for remodeling and property renovation? Do you thrive in an independent, hands-on environment with the opportunity to make a visible impact every day? Palms is looking for an experienced Special Projects Technician for Commercial Remodeling to join our established team and contribute to our expertly managed apartment and commercial properties throughout the Southeast.
✔ Industry-Leading Retirement – 401(k) with 4% match historically 6.25% profit sharing (With a 4% deferral, you could save up to 14.25% of your income annually, 100% immediately vested — and with a higher deferral, you could save even more!)
✔ Low-Cost Health Coverage – Just $50 per paycheck for our Employee only HSA plan, with Palms contributing $1,000 for EE Only and $1,500 for EE Child or EE Family.
✔ Company Vehicle – provided for all work-related travel.
✔ Stable and Consistent Employment - Our in-house construction and renovations teams are always building new properties or renovating our current portfolio.
As a Special Projects Technician for Commercial Remodeling, you’ll work independently and collaboratively on special projects across our apartment communities and commercial properties. Based out of Newport News, VA, this position involves typical travel to properties within a 3-hour radius, with occasional travel to other regional hubs including Raleigh, Charlotte, and other Southeast markets. A company vehicle will be provided for all work-related travel.
Key responsibilities include:
Estimating project timelines | Managing your daily schedule | Performing hands-on renovation work | Ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on all projects | Coordinating with onsite maintenance and leasing teams
What We’re Looking For
Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
✔ Carpentry
✔ General Construction
✔ Property Remodeling & Renovations
✔ Project Estimating & Time Management
✔ Job Site Safety Procedures and Proper Tool Use
At Palms, we have Excellent Benefits! Outstanding total compensation package includes:
- Company-paid gas reimbursement
- Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off
- 401k with 4% match, plus historically 6.25% profit sharing — (save up to 14.25% annually, 100% vested)
- Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
- Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability)
- $1,000 EE only / $1,500 EE child/family contribution to HSA
- 20% Apartment discount
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- $1,000 Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- On Call Pay $150 per week anytime you're on call
- In-House HVAC 608 Certification Training
- Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!
Why Palms Associates?
Because we do things differently—and better.
At Palms Associates, we build, own, and manage our communities. There’s no third-party management turnover—just consistent leadership, long-term stability, and a genuine investment in our people.
If you’re looking for security, growth, and a company that values your contributions, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Note: Palms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Also, Palms hires qualified job applicants following prior employment verification, reference-checking, and criminal, drug, and fitness-for-duty screenings.
Salary : $26 - $28