Technology and Project Manager, Parking

JBG SMITH owns, operates, invests in, and develops a dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, DC. Our creativity and scale enable us to be more than owners-we are place makers who shape inspiring and engaging places, which we believe create value and have a positive impact in every community we touch.

JBG SMITH has been named multiple times as one of the Washington Post's Top Workplaces in the region and we pride ourselves in both our outstanding work environments and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Responsible for overseeing a full range of projects, technology, and operational support to the VP of Mobility and Parking Operations Team. Responsible for complying with the operational policies and procedures established by JBG SMITH.

Manage parking technology installation, garage improvements and various projects related to parking garages across the portfolio.
• Manage the Parking Facilities Coordinator.
• Remain current on all ongoing projects and knowledge of the process and procedures in the Parking Department.
• Perform site visits to ensure garage compliance along side the Director of Parking Operatons.
• Execute needed repair or upgrades as determined.
• Work with various teams and designers to update wayfinding in the garages.
• Responsible for developing and overseeing the maintenance of a master database to track all garage projects allowing seamless status updates, ongoing expenses tracking, reconciliations and comparisons.
• Maintain and update, accrue and reforecast capital projects in Capex Connect.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for all deployed parking technology.
• Coordinate Team status meetings and attend off-site meetings with tenants and vendors as needed.
• Identify and deploy training initiatives for the department as needed.
• Serve as a liaison for technology and project related items with other functional areas of the company, including but not limited to i) Leasing, ii) Accounting, iii) Marketing, iv) Development v) Property Management vi) Asset Management to ensure proper communication and coordination with the Parking Department.
• Oversee maintenance of contract log, vendor/contractor, and Certificate of Insurance information for each project.
• Maintain and update vendor lists, manuals or instruction sheets, and act as the point of contact for all new potential vendors to ensure proper vetting through the qualification process.
• Oversee and manage vendor invoices.
• Manage the research and processing of invoices in Yardi, the online payment software, for review and approval.
• Review garage plans and mark in Adobe Acrobat adding markups and comments where necessary.
• Provide support in identifying new technology in the parking industry.
• Work directly with IT to identify network structure and needs for each project.
• Perform repairs where needed.
• Train field technicians and engineering on repair and diagnostics.
• Complete special projects.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of office experience, preferably in the development, construction, parking, design, property management or real estate industry with an intermediate understanding of the general accounting procedures, parking operations, real estate and building operations.

Technical Experience:

• Basic project management of small construction, improvement projects.
• Advanced word processing/Word and electronic spreadsheet/Excel skills.
• Intermediate capabilities with other Windows programs and the operation of a PC in general.
• Understanding of construction drawings and floorplans with knowledge in Acrobat.
• Some familiarity with accounting software packages preferred, with the ability to learn and effectively use internal software packages such as Yardi, Capex Connect and others.
• Strong organizational, filing and record keeping skills.
• Analytical skills: accurately collect, interpret, organize and evaluate detailed data.
• Project accounting skills; tracking vendor invoices and departmental AP and AR, etc.

Other Skills/Requirements:

• Friendly, helpful team player with a positive, customer-service attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to work independently and effectively manage concurrent tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Flexible, versatile and quickly adapts to rapidly changing priorities.
• Experience with various PARCS system.
• Exercise good judgment and take initiative to properly address and resolve issues.

Other Important Attributes:

• Must present a professional (neat, clean, polished, etc.) attire and appearance and friendly, positive and calm demeanor at all times.
• Exercises good judgment and uses discretion.
• Ability to keep processes moving forward and take initiative as appropriate.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality; must be reliable and dependable.
• Must be confident and capable when communicating with customers inside and outside the company.
• The ability to work well under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk and occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Company may do so without undue hardship.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high when on garage sites.

JBG SMITH is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.