Technical Manager

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management investment management development and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston South Carolina Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America Europe South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more visit .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Asset Analysis

• Assess the technical condition of each asset through audits and diagnostics to identify required works and improvements

• Produce detailed technical reports for internal teams and investor clients

• Evaluate gaps between applicable regulations and recent regulatory changes recommending appropriate audits and diagnostics

Program Design & Preparation

• Validate technical feasibility with engineering consultants

• Prepare administrative applications and permits when required (building permits prior declarations etc.)

• Prepare the projected works schedule in collaboration with Property Management Asset Management and on-site teams considering access and occupancy constraints

• Prepare specifications and the list of companies to be consulted

• Launch tenders and select contractors

• Validate cost estimates against financial objectives

• Award works contracts

• Provide internal teams with all necessary elements for insurance policies (decennial insurance liability etc.)

• Ensure compliance with client/owner obligations particularly regarding Health & Safety subcontractor approvals and prevention of illegal labor

Works Supervision

• Ensure smooth progress of works adherence to schedules and coordination of contractors

• Conduct regular site visits and monitor progress

• Be responsible for budgets and timelines: schedule management budgets payment approvals validation of drawdowns

• Ensure consistency and relevance of investments and operating costs

• Optimize technical and economic performance of projects

• Monitor quality and certifications if applicable

• Lead internal project meetings and produce minutes

• Handle administrative and financial follow-up

• Liaise with public authorities (town hall police labor inspection CARSAT etc.)

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and legal obligations throughout

Handover of Works

• Oversee project completion and acceptance

• Submit required administrative declarations (e.g. completion declarations)

• Ensure resolution of defects and formal sign-off

• Provide documentation required for insurance contracts or amendments

• Monitor warranties (perfect completion and proper functioning)

• Manage claims (structural insurance ten-year warranty owners insurance etc.)

• Negotiate maintenance contracts and manage external providers

• Implement preventive actions within a quality framework

• Share internal feedback to anticipate technical issues across other assets

Technical Budget Monitoring

• Contribute to the preparation of each assets multi-year technical budget in line with identified needs and investor requests

Reporting & Communication

• Provide investor clients with accurate Capex progress reports according to the agreed schedule

• Communicate proactively with investors and internal teams regarding technical matters and recommendations

• Prepare and present clear visual summary reports to support decision-making

• Coordinate communication between on-site and corporate teams to ensure transparency and information flow

The position is based at headquarters and includes regular visits to assets in the Paris region and across France.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Degree in technical management civil engineering real estate or related field

• Significant experience in a similar role ideally in real estate

• Strong knowledge of technical regulatory and construction standards in residential property

• Ability to supervise and coordinate a team (Technical Officer and on-site teams)

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple issues simultaneously

• Experience leading improvement and value-enhancement works

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise investor clients

• English proficiency is a plus (not mandatory)

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