Job Title: Portfolio Manager – Real Estate
Location: Memphis, TN (On-site)
Salary Range: $36,000 – $72,000 per year (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this job.
Main Duties:
- Rehab & Renovation Management
- Walk properties at acquisition or turnover and put together a scope of work and budget
- Get bids from contractors, compare them, and recommend who to hire
- Schedule and sequence trades such as demo, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, paint, and finish work, etc
- Visit job sites regularly to check quality, progress, and safety
- Keep projects on schedule and within budget, and flag change orders early
- Handle permits and inspections, and make sure work meets local code
- Do a final punch-list walkthrough and confirm each unit is rent-ready
Maintenance Coordination
- Receive and triage tenant maintenance requests, prioritizing emergencies
- Dispatch the right vendor or handyman and follow up until the job is closed
- Schedule preventive maintenance, such as HVAC servicing, gutter cleaning, and smoke detector checks
- Keep a reliable network of vendors and contractors and track their performance
- Coordinate access with tenants and communicate clearly on timelines
Admin & Reporting
- Coordinate to track work orders, costs, and project status to the team
- Review and approve contractor invoices against the scope of work
- Keep before-and-after photos and project records
- Give the owner or manager regular updates on active projects and spending
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years in construction, property rehab, property maintenance, or project coordination
- Working knowledge of residential building systems and renovation costs
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle several projects at once
- Comfortable negotiating with and holding contractors accountable
- Clear, professional communication with tenants, vendors, and owners
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to visit properties
Nice to Have:
- Experience managing apartments or commercial buildings
- Familiarity with the Memphis real estate market
- Nice to have: hands-on trade skills, knowledge of property management software, bilingual