The Area Service Manager manages the maintenance and upkeep of their assigned portfolio, including buildings, grounds, and building systems. The Area Service Manager ensures efficient and smooth workflow. Working collaboratively with the Community Manager, the Area Service Manager will set goals and objectives, coordinate their staff, producing progress reports and presentation.  

This role will oversee the Maintenance function for a portfolio of properties located in Tuscaloosa, Boaz, and Albertville.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborates with the Community Managers to implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs. 

• Coordinates compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines, MSDS, OSHA, EPA regulations, fire codes and other relevant rules and regulations.  

• Coordinates with approved contractors and vendors.  

• Along with Service Managers, conducts regular inspections of all Building Systems including fire extinguishers, sprinkler, and alarm systems. 

• Works closely with Regional Manager and Community Manager in creating, scheduling capital budgets. 

• Coordinates with Regional Manager annual maintenance programs for apartments and common areas. 

• Coordinates with Service Managers for necessary repairs and maintenance in apartments and common areas including refurbishment for move-ins.  

• Along with Service Manager, ensures the grounds of the property are maintained including landscaping and snow removal. Coordinates the removal of garbage and trash for the property. 

• Coordinates Staffing schedules with Service Manager to ensure the proper maintenance of office public spaces, residential apartments, and grounds.  

• Responsible for all REAC Inspections. 

• Maintains inventory control for all general supplies' parts and equipment. 

• Maintains all required maintenance files. 

• Schedules and conducts training sessions and department meetings. 

• Informs Regional Manager and Community Manager of any resident issues or concerns.  

• Understands and implements the role of the department’s safety and disaster plan.  

• Participates in safety committee meetings. 

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.  

• Along with the Service Managers, ensures that all company uniform and grooming standards for the department are followed. 

• Along with the Service Manager’s, strives to maintain a safe working environment through the preservation of equipment and the achievement of safe working practices. 

• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards residents, visitors, families, and co-workers. 

• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Fairstead Management. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

BENEFITS:  

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health. 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform the job successfully, the following skills and/or experience is required to qualify for the position. 

• 5 to 7 years of related experience in property management dealing with rent stabilization and affordable housing properties. 

• Great Organization and Project management skills. 

• Able to implement and improve policies and procedures. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Knowledgeable in Yardi Software and RealPage is required. 

• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation. 

• Strong communication skills and leadership skills. 

• Experience with managing remote staff. 

• Purchase and contract renewal negotiation experience. 

• Able to effectively present and information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 

We are looking for individuals who have detailed functional knowledge and understanding of home inspections, and experience leading residential construction rehab projects to join us as a Project Manager in our Construction.  You will have expertise in identifying and executing repairs necessary to bring the home to meet company standards, and creating a safe and enjoyable habitat for prospective tenants. Your remit is to ensure the completion of property inspections, preparation of repair bids to Company standards using approved pricing, and lead all aspects of the rehab process including selection and oversight of approved vendors/contractors, timeline management of the repair project, and quality assurance.

This position operates in the field at our properties in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area.

The Role:   This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Timely review of inspection reports (confirm property meets agreed standards, review recommendations on remediation and upgrades).  May also need to perform inspections from time to time.  
• Develop budgets based on the inspection of identified items to bring the property to standards within Company approved pricing
• Make recommendations on engaging and terminating vendors and contractors to use on each project or job
• Effectively and efficiently schedule and manage all construction activities, and maintain productive ongoing relationships
• Review vendor workmanship to ensure all items on the statement of work are complete, and mark contracts complete. Ensure vendors and contractors are held accountable for quality, completeness, and timely work
• Property condition management - perform specific repair and/or securing work such as rekeying of properties; daily monitoring, updating and reporting through the property management system to keep current on status and next steps for all assigned property
• Develop scope and cost and obtain approvals for additional work not identified on initial bid
• Document the rehab process including "before" and "after" photos
• Quality control review and punch list process for all home renovation projects
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications and Experience

• HS Diploma required with College Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of residential construction/inspection experience with vocational/technical school a plus
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets and to negotiate contracts
• Deep knowledge of local and national building/property management codes
• Excellent leadership and management skills with a focus on customer service
• Ability to effectively manage and execute on multiple activities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and reading skills
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for both self and others to consistently meet goals and deadlines while maintaining quality
• Computer Skills including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Must have a current and valid driver's license
• Proactive, self-directed, and highly motivated

Additional Information:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment and computers.
• This role requires travel to our properties in and around Atlanta and may be physically demanding.   Physical demands representative of requirements to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include the ability to perform duties such as the following for prolonged periods:
    - unassisted lifting up to 50 pounds,
    - bending, walking, kneeling, stretching
    - work on step ladders and/or extension ladders up to 30 feet,
    - work in confined spaces, indoors and outdoors in all climates including unclean environments with fumes, dust, and poor ventilation
• It is expected that all duties are performed in a safe manner
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
• Days of work are Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours as job duties demand.

Atwell is seeking a Civil Project Manager interested in being a subject matter expert in residential and commercial land development. As a Project Manager at Atwell, you will work on diverse projects of various sizes, scope, and detail. You will work in a flexible and entrepreneurial environment with a vibrant office culture and a national presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE License is Required
• Ten (10) plus years of experience.

Day to Day

• Lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data to analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for the direction of the project; hydrology/hydraulic studies, due diligence/site analysis reports, engineer’s opinion of probable costs, project schedules, utility computations, detention/retention computations, storm sewer reports, local and state permit applications, storm water reports, soils reports, earthwork volume calculations, StormCAD reports, WaterCAD reports, and preliminary/final detailed grading.
• Provide construction-related services and direct junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Join us as an Associate Project Manager and play a key role in coordinating and delivering land development projects from concept through construction. You’ll help manage schedules, budgets, permitting efforts, and client communication while also contributing to technical design work. This role offers hybrid flexibility, practical responsibility, and a supportive team dedicated to helping you grow into a confident project leader.

Project Management and Coordination

• Help guide projects through all phases, from entitlement to construction.
• Assist with scoping, fee development, scheduling, and overall project planning.
• Coordinate internal teams, resources, and workflows to keep projects on track.
• Participate in client meetings, prepare notes, track action items, and support day to day client communication.
• Contribute to proposal development and business development research to help strengthen client relationships.

Permitting and Entitlements

• Assist in preparing and coordinating permitting packages across multiple agencies.
• Support strategy development to streamline approvals for both large scale energy projects and compact commercial sites.
• Stay organized and proactive with submittals, revisions, and permit tracking.

Technical Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to support site layout, grading plans, utility design, and other land development components.
• Assist in the design of potable water and wastewater systems, surface water management systems, roadway layouts, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Partner with senior engineers to ensure high quality, accurate, and efficient technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited university
• PE required
• Strong Civil 3D design experience
• Familiarity with HydroCAD, WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD preferred

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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