Property Manager

Key Human Services (Key) is one of 5 subsidiary corporations of Keystone Human Services and is governed by a community-based board of directors. Established in 1989, Key expands Keystone's vision of community-based support programs in the State of Connecticut.

Key Human Services has an exciting opportunity for a Property Manager to work out of our Wethersfield, CT office.

The Property Manager is responsible for the construction, maintenance, renovation, repair, and security of all Keystone Human Services properties in a manner consistent with KHS property quality criteria. This position also plays an important role in conducting regular comprehensive assessments of properties in the current portfolio, and those under consideration for acquisition or time-limited use.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and is responsible for all aspects of property construction, renovation and maintenance

• Manages all property consultants and contractors

• Develops contract specifications for property construction/renovation

• Evaluates of proposals/bids and contract awards

• Manages specific contracts to assure projects are completed on schedule and within budget

• Establishes preventive maintenance for all properties

• Responsible for leveraging the size of the organization to achieve effective external relationships and to build cost efficiencies into contracting and purchasing

• Coordinates and communicates with subsidiary/agency leadership on property assessment results, construction and maintenance work

• Identifies materials, design and quality specifications for various property repairs and improvements

• Updates and maintains ProLease database including property work history for assigned projects and capital projects

• Assures that residential, office and classroom safety systems are properly maintained

• Assures that contractors and subcontractors meet state and local regulatory requirements as well as KHS required insurance and clearances

• Assures that properties are purchased, leased and managed in a manner consistent with KHS Policy (Home Quality Criteria)

• Communicates effectively within a team environment and with all levels of the organization and develop effective relationships with external partners, consultants and contractors

• Travels extensively to Keystone locations

• Recruits contractors/vendors in appropriate geographical areas

• Manages the Connecticut ProLease system to include, but not limited to, dispatching work orders, entry of capital work orders and closing of work orders

• Performs minor repairs at homes as needed

• Approves and submits for payment, vendor invoices

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 4 (four) years' experience in the construction trade

• Knowledge of all phases of building construction and maintenance and best practices in the field

• Knowledge of safe work practices

• Ability to interpret building codes

• Ability to read and interpret architectural prints

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities with flexibility, timeliness and professionalism

• Self-directed, ability to take initiative, problem solve, and exercise independent judgment

• Must possess a valid driver's license

Position Details:

• Salary range between $50,000 - $57,000
• Great work environment, excellent benefits, career development and advancement opportunities

Keystone Human Services is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.