Unit Renovation Project Manager

The Unit Renovation Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing interior renovation programs across the multifamily portfolio. This role ensures unit upgrades are completed on time, within budget, and to established quality standards, while maintaining strong communication between ownership, contractors, and on-site operations. The Project Manager plays a critical role in modernizing communities, elevating the resident experience, and supporting revenue-enhancing value-add initiatives. The Unit Renovation Project Manager may assist with the coordination and execution of capital improvement projects across the portfolio by helping develop scopes of work, preparing and managing contracts, tracking project progress, and ensuring quality control. The Unit Renovation Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures regarding contract administration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to foster positive relationships with vendors, contractors, owners, residents, and internal teams.

Paragon offers an outstanding benefits package:

• Affordable medical, dental and optical insurance with a minimal waiting period for enrollment
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Guaranteed Full-Time 40 hour per week schedule
• Paid time off and 9 company paid holidays
• 401(k) program with an employer contribution
• Annual performance bonus potential
• Employee Recognition Program
• Rent Discount

Your role as part of our Paragon team!

Renovation Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage detailed renovation schedules, ensuring units are completed within targeted timelines to support leasing and occupancy needs.
• Conduct pre-walks of units to verify required scopes of work and identify any special considerations prior to scheduling.
• Prepare and review scopes of work, ensuring alignment with asset specifications and design standards.
• Coordinate with site teams on unit readiness, access, vendor communication, and turn schedules.
• Identify and help resolve any issues or obstacles that could impact project delivery.
• Perform renovation tasks as required, and time permits to ensure completion on time and within budget.

Vendor & Contractor Oversight

• Assist with securing bids, negotiating pricing, and awarding contracts in coordination with ownership.
• Conduct contractor and site-team kick-off meetings to review expectations, site rules, and timelines.
• Perform routine quality control inspections to verify workmanship, materials, and adherence to standards.
• Address vendor performance issues promptly and professionally; enforce corrective measures as needed.

Budget, Cost Control & Reporting

• Assist with maintaining project budgets and tracking spending for each renovation.
• Review invoices, change orders, and vendor billing for accuracy and approval.
• Provide weekly progress updates, including unit status, timelines, variances, and challenges.
• Support annual budgeting by providing cost benchmarks, project forecasts, and capital planning insights.

Collaboration with Operations & Ownership

• Partner with site teams to minimize disruption to residents and leasing operations during renovations.
• Communicate unit availability timelines clearly to leasing managers to support pre-leasing.
• Work closely with Maintenance Service Managers to ensure building systems, utilities, or repairs align with renovation planning.
• Assist Asset Management in evaluating product selections, design trends, and long-term quality options.
• Perform periodic site visits to verify work quality, take progress photos, and report on status to both Operations teams and Ownership.
• Provide recommendations for process enhancements and automation opportunities.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to brand standards, approved materials, workmanship requirements, and installation protocols.
• Maintain documentation including photos, checklists, punch lists, and completed inspection records.
• Ensure safety policies, fair housing guidelines, and contractor requirements are always followed.

Other

• Assist the Regional Facilities Manager and Ownership in developing detailed scopes of work for exterior improvements, amenity upgrades, and other capital projects.
• Draft, review, and manage vendor contracts, notice of commencements, notice of furnishings and change orders in accordance with company policies.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and documentation to ensure smooth execution and accountability.
• Maintain project files, logs, and documentation for all capital projects including contracts, invoices, change orders, and approvals. Ensure records are accurate and up to date in the centralized repository.
• Assist with development of specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Any other duties and special projects assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college-level education (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in multifamily unit renovations, construction management, or related project management.
• Strong understanding of interior construction trades (flooring, cabinetry, electrical, plumbing, appliances, etc.).
• Proven track record managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and vendor management skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret scopes of work, proposals, contracts, and construction-related documents.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe, Foxit software.
• YARDI experience (preferred)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Basic math skills
• Satisfactory credit screening background check
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance
• Reliable and dependable attendance at the work site
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing assignments and priorities
• Ability to walk units, climb stairs, inspect work in progress, and move through active job sites.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed to review materials or assist with inspections.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screening and physicals are required before employment begins.

Paragon Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. If hired, I understand my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.