Location Charleston - 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 402 Business We are a leader in the single-family rental (SFR) Aggregation space with over 10,000 homes across the Southeast and Midwest. Maymont Homes was founded in 2011 to bring technology to the single-family rental space. Over the years we have become a full-service acquisition, renovation, and property management company growing throughout the South and Midwest. By the application of efficient processes enabled by advanced software, our company can provide clean, safe, affordable housing to thousands of people. We strive to offer better living opportunities for individual families, which ultimately improve the lives in the communities we serve! Job Description Primary Responsibilities: The Trade Specialist is primarily responsible for serving as the internal Subject Matter Expert for maintenance-related issues for the organization. They are responsible for reviewing bids for appropriate pricing and scope and relaying feedback to the service providers, as necessary. The role includes managing the data for all maintenance bids and carrying out research activities relevant to the market/ work order when required . The Trade Specialist will be expected to     Skills & Competencies:   + Bachelor’s degree in Business , related field , or equivalent work experience required .  + 5+ years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the fields of maintenance, construction , and/or property management.  + Experience managing the bid process   + Knowledge of fair housing and local real estate laws, where applicable.  + Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel , and PowerPoint; advanced preferred   + Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills   + Demonstrated customer service skills in fast fast-paced environment   + Detail-oriented , with the ability to produce high-quality work in a deadline-oriented environment and an ability to multi- task   + Ability to prove critical thinking and problem-solving concepts   + Ability to thrive in a high volume, data entry , and processing work environment, where applicable  + Experience working in a work schedule environment, including in-office operations , weekends , and holidays, based on business needs .     Essential Job Functions:   + Review all bids and change orders   + Ensure all bid documentation is clear and concise, and ensure the job is invoiced appropriately.  + Approves the bid budget and maintains oversight of the spending .  + Set up, populate, update, and publish a bid tracker.  + Keep accurate historic bid records (outcomes, wins , losses).  + Manage and maintain budget and have a full understanding of key financial basics of costs, pricing, and budgets and provide sensible financial analysis.  + Identify process improvements and participate in the selection of realistic, achievable, profitable opportunities and process improvements.  + Develop and maintain relationships with the vendors or their representatives to develop a clear understanding of the work needed.  + Audit and manage work performance of vendors and maintenance team completion of work.  + Provide quality assurance by reviewing approved bids against submitted invoices.  + Develop and manage the bid timetable, managing inputs and suppliers as appropriate to ensure all key milestones are met.  + Maintain professional relationships with service providers, develop and coordinate special projects and internal initiatives, and serve as a key resource for the Maintenance team.  + Other duties, as assigned by supervisor or leadership team.    Key Metrics & Responsibilities   + Bids evaluated in a given amount of time   + Average dollar value of approved bid amounts over time  + Spend per home   + Number of vendor touchpoints in a given amount of time  Why work for Maymont Homes ​? Our Mission – “We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve”. We do this through the work we do and the volunteer efforts that the company sponsors. You can make a difference in your community while you work! Outstanding benefits package – our benefits are provided by Brookfield and offer immediate 5% match on the 401(k) plan, wellness credits that significantly reduce the employee cost for health care coverage, and up to 160 hours of PTO per year for full time employees. Huge parent company – support and backing from Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest real estate asset management companies. Career growth – with our plans for growth and expansion into new markets, there are many opportunities to move up within the company. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. #MYMT At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 395 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.