Construction Field Specialist

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 25,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

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’s Core Values: Innovation, Determination, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Partnerships

The Construction Field Specialist provides oversight of real estate development projects. They plan, coordinate, and organize with all stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the construction project(s) to ensure time and cost objectives are met, identify, and resolve issues, and industry safety regulations are followed.  They ensure relocation plans are communicated to all parties and resolve issues that arise.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities.
• Provide jobsite leadership in safety and quality.
• Maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, and all stakeholders.
• Perform periodic on-site walk-throughs to ensure contract performance, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Partner with the design team, property management and engineering staff to ensure that all construction related items are coordinated and have little to no impact on the day-to-day activities of the property.
• Manage and execute project schedule.
• Administer document control procedures for all construction related documents.
• Participate in regular status meetings with project team.
• Document and communicate delays, challenges, and concerns in a professional written format to all stake holders such as Construction Team, Ownership and Management.
• Prepare final inspection checklists and punch lists.
• Establish and maintain good communication between all parties during the property renovation process.
• Coordinate with third-party relocation company to ensure relocation plan is achieved.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy while handling multiple requests.
• Must be willing and able to travel >70% of time throughout the company territory.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Knowledge of architectural, structural, and/or MEP systems.
• Exceptional communications skills (written and verbal) and intuitive interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills, adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines, and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.