Special Projects Manager (Construction) - National Community Renaissance

The Special Projects Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Construction. Handles all Construction department special projects as well as provides high-level administrative support to the SVP of Construction. Handles information requests and performs functions such as preparing correspondence and materials for department functions and meetings. Enhances the Senior Vice President of Construction's effectiveness by providing information management support and representing the SVP of Construction to others when requested.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and direct some administrative, financial, and operational activities for the SVP of Construction.
• Conserve the SVP of Construction's time by reading, researching, drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing data; initiating telecommunications.
• Initiate, plan, coordinate, and execute special projects as assigned.
• Meet with Construction management team to clarify specific requirements for projects.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Establish timelines that meet project deadlines.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Attend company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which from time to time may include overnight stays at locations away from the employee's home.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent administrative, analytical, time management and project management skills.
• Must be able to write clearly and informatively and read and interpret written information.
• Collect and research data.
• Maintain high-level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Listen and receive clarification; respond well to questions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Follow instruction, respond to management direction.
• Ability to take independent actions.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.
• Be a team player.

EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years of Administrative Assistant and or related experience
• 3-5 years of experience working in construction industry
• Experienced in the use of Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload and assigned tasks accordingly
• Ability to perform complex or varied tasks
• Detailed oriented
• Yardi experience desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Operate computer and office equipment.
• Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
• Driving