Engineering Project Manager

Venterra Realty Engineering Project Manager

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with approximately 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 21 major US cities. Over 42,000 people and more than 18,000 pets call Venterra "home"! We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering an industry-leading customer experience. Through the exceptional commitment and dedication of our approximately 900 team members, we've enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over our 23-year history.

We're thrilled to be recognized as a leading workplace with numerous prestigious awards year after year! In 2024 alone, Great Place to Work's annual employee survey led to various workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2024 Fortune Best Medium Workplaces, ranking #1 in our size category on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Real Estate list, and being celebrated as one of People Magazine's 2024 PEOPLE Companies that Care. Anonymous Venterra Glassdoor reviews have also resulted in our becoming a five-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner.

Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com, and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we're out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: "We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results."

For over 21 years, Venterra Realty has been a leader in technological innovation within the multifamily real estate industry. Our dedicated team of over 30 software developers and IT personnel has created and maintained several bespoke software solutions. Now, we're looking to expand our technological expertise into hardware projects, encompassing remote monitoring systems, computer vision, water flow monitoring technologies, and more.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Engineering Project Manager to join our forward-thinking team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological vision and direction, managing financial resources, and growing our engineering team. Your passion for new technology and ability to communicate its value to senior leaders will be crucial as you lead projects from prototyping to implementation. Join a company at the forefront of technological innovation in real estate, where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of our industry. As we expand into new hardware technologies and ground-up multifamily apartment development, you'll be at the heart of pioneering projects that drive our growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Liaison: Act as a liaison between Engineering, Finance, and Operations to create and present robust business cases.
• SOP Implementation: Develop and maintain systems for SOPs and technical requirements, ensuring quality consistency.
• Financial Resource Allocation: Manage budgets and financial resources.
• Market Research: Conduct market research, attend conferences, and stay informed on industry trends.
• Team Growth: Hire, onboard, and supervise new team members.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide training and mentorship to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Meeting Management: Organize and run internal and external engineering meetings, manage agendas, workflows, project spends, and timelines.
• Strategic Guidance / Vision and Direction: Participate in the company's strategy for technology investment, deployment, and maintenance.

Project Examples:

• Developing remote monitoring systems for on-site equipment, utilizing IOT (Internet of Things).
• Deploying low-voltage infrastructure projects to support engineering projects.
• Managing and maintaining technologies such as access control systems, building management systems (BMS), video surveillance, and more.
• Implementing computer vision models to enhance property activity understanding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Computer Engineering, Automation, Network, Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years with hands-on technical experience, such as R&D, Product Development, Physical Testing, Machine Setup/Service, or Manufacturing, etc.
• 2+ years of Project Management experience.
• Proven supervisory experience with engineers or technical staff.
• Experience in multifamily or real estate is NOT required.

Required Skillsets:

• Strong hands-on experience with software and hardware.
• Background in electronics, controls, logic, programming, or similar fields.
• Experience deploying technology projects to the field.
• Proven ability to build cohesive teams and manage projects successfully.
• Ability to construct and present business cases explaining technology ROI.
• Proficiency with Jira/Confluence or other project management tools.
• Ability to explain complex technologies to different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to research and learn adjacent topics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building internal and external relationships.
• Strong grasp of engineering first principles and logical problem-solving.

The Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
• A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub.

Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.