About this role
The Amherst Group of companies comprise of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.
Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.
Key Responsibilities
• Follow up with Superintendents on late inspections to keep timelines on track. • Review and approve estimates, ensuring alignment with repair scope and pricing. • Collaborate with Construction Superintendents on estimate revisions. • Create and assign contracts for approved renovation scopes of work. • Track progress of renovations and update projected certification dates. • Manage budget revisions and request approvals for additional funds. • Support branch Renovation Superintendents with daily requests. • Identify trends and share best practices to improve efficiency.
Job Requirements Minimum Requirements:
• High School diploma. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook. • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with high accuracy. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage ambiguity. • At least 1 year of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications:
• Current student in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or related field. • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar workflow systems. Functional and Behavioral Skills Functional Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams). • Experience using reporting trackers for timelines and budgets. • Ability to review and interpret repair estimates and contracts. • Familiarity with property management or renovation processes. Behavioral Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. • Effective communicator across multiple channels (calls, chat, email). • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments. • Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to shifting priorities. • Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and managing expectations.
Our full-time employee benefits include:
• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package.