Project Coordinator - Residential Real Estate

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Job description

Founded in 2014, Fairstead is a rapidly growing affordable and mixed-income multifamily housing developer. A leading national and vertically integrated firm, Fairstead is home to 350 employees, and owns over 12,500 units in 15 states. Since inception, Fairstead has acquired, developed or preserved more than $4 billion in assets comprised of over 15,000 units.

Fairstead's primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel "Right at Home." We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner and operator. Fairstead provides hands-on expertise across all multifamily disciplines, including acquisitions, development, design, construction, energy, sustainability, property management, and social services. With a long-term commitment to its residents, communities, and partners, the Fairstead team stands out by:

• Listening to and understanding the needs of its residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike
• Developing and preserving high-quality affordable housing in an innovative and sustainable fashion
• Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities it serves

Fairstead's Core Values

• Empathy
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Determination
• Integrity

Fairstead is now seeking a Project Coordinator to work closely with our project managers and vendors on launching and monitoring our diverse construction portfolio.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the construction project from start to finish; ensure key milestones are met.

• Involve yourself with pre-construction leading into interior commercial office and residential space

• Manage budget, track expenses and minimize exposure and risk
• Monitor progress of construction activities and hold regular status meetings. Develop effective communication and mechanisms for resolving conflicts
• Complete RFIs and submittals
• Coordinate job filings, obtaining permits, and permit renewals
• Correct/ clear violations by submitting AEU-2 Certificate of Correction, etc.
• Oversee sign offs, fee estimation, landmarks, DOB, DOT, FDNY
• Coordinate signatures for Job filings (PW1, PW2, PW3, etc.)
• Track all permit and plan expediting.
• Assist with licensing renewals
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelors degree in construction management or real estate related field, preferred
• 3-5 years experience in project coordination at a construction firm or developer
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with MS Project, Procore (or equivalent).
• Class 1 Filing Representative License
• 3+ years of experience in all NYC Agencies
• Familiar with Local Law
• Comprehend project plan drawings
• Knowledge of OSHA practices

Benefits

Why Work at Fairstead?

Fairstead is a real estate owner/operator that has rapidly expanded since its inception in 2014 with three offices across the country and a portfolio that spans 14 states. Come to Fairstead for the opportunity to impact real change and drive decision making from the ground up. Join our team in this growth inspired role to accelerate your career in a fast-growing, energized organization.

Perks

• Competitive salary, along with full benefits: 401(k) company matching, medical, dental, vision
• Wellness programs to promote employee health and self-care
• Generous holiday and vacation policy