Project Manager I - Asset Enhancement

Company Description

AIR is preparing for growth in 2026! We are adding to several departments in our Bethesda office with our anticipated growth. Are you ready to take on a new challenge? 

AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!

Where You Will Work:

Our east regional office is located in Bethesda, MD. 

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support the team.

Job Description

Project Management

• Manages small scale projects and assists on larger initiatives. Projects will be mainly focused on common area renovations, in-unit renovations and smart technology renovations.
• Assembles project team, clarifies objectives, develops project plan, and manages plan execution with support from senior team members.
• Generally, manages projects with budgets between $10K - $75K consisting of 3-5 project resources.
• Must be familiar with scope management, requirements gathering, project tracking, and meeting facilitation.
• Responsible for reporting project status and updates to key stakeholders.
• Key skills include priority setting, managing expectations, management level communication.
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Oversees ongoing contract services and break fix functions for critical systems categories as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Successfully prepare scopes, estimates, budgets and project schedules with the help and guidance of their manager.
• Effectively prepare, update and communicate the project plan with the project team during pre-project and ongoing status reviews.
• Raise issues to management timely to avoid or minimize the impact of Scope creep, timeline extensions and budget overages.
• Effectively manage the annual and long-term budget for assigned projects.
• Manage the contracting process from bidding through contract execution.
• Reporting to their manager through weekly status reports to accurately portray the progress and status of their projects.
• Ability to travel in support of project management duties. 

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• At least 1 year with related project management experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborative, professional approach to building positive relationships across the organization.
• Ability to travel as necessary to review project progress and perform site visits.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.

Additional Information

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Expected base salary of $75,000- $85,000. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Base salary plus annual bonus.
• 25% Rent Discount available
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K) plus company contributions up to 6% match.
• Paid Vacation, 14 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
• 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 04/24/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.