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Wander

Job Description

Overview of Process and Role: Project Manager

Description: travel onsite to manage the set up Wander's world-class luxury vacation rentals.

Hard Requirements:

  • Based in the Central United States

  • Ability to travel to onsite projects setting up Wander Homes 2 weeks a month in M-F setup slots

  • Professional Project Management experience being onsite for a physical install : : ie construction, interior design install, new hospitality locations, stage/venue set ups .

Role Summary:

Project Managers are responsible for transforming homes to meet Wander's luxury "hotelification" standards for short-term vacation rentals. This involves installing standardized amenities and optional add-ons, ensuring properties meet the brand's premium criteria.

Process:

1. Assignment and Scheduling:

- Homes are assigned to Project Managers based on regions and schedules, with two M-F setups per month.

- Assignments include tentative dates, typically at least four weeks out, adjusted based on property availability.

2. Work Schedule:

- Two Weeks On the Road (Monday to Friday):

- Travel to assigned properties and stay on-site during setup.

- Oversee the installation of amenities, coordinating with cleaning crews and moving companies.

- Change WiFi passwords, link smart locks, create home guides, and ensure marketing listings are accurate.

- Two Weeks at Home (Monday to Friday):

- Work remotely to prepare for upcoming setups.

- Review project details, order necessary items, and coordinate logistics.

- Schedule onboarding calls and handle pre-setup tasks such as verifying property details and liaising with the permitting team.

3. Preparation:

- Receive project details from owner relations, including estimated order sheets of standardized amenities, approved logistics costs, and contracts.

- Review documents and send them to Project Management Coordinators to draft orders in the ordering system.

- Work with the permitting team to ensure short-term rental permits are in place.

4. Onboarding Call:

- Conducted by owner relations with the homeowner and Project Manager to confirm planning details.

- Review standardized amenities based on home's size, rooms, and estimates.

- Confirmed dates and permitting approvals trigger order placement.

5. Ordering and Logistics:

- Place orders within 60 days of confirmed setup dates.

- Schedule movers, receiving warehouse, and cleaning crews with help from Project Management Coordinators.

- Create a project in the project management software to track tasks and ensure all preparations are on schedule.

6. Standardized Amenities:

- Install Wander branded line of sheets, linens, robes, and technology.

- Create the home guide for Concierge and Property Management, and Optional add-ons include home improvements, and light construction.

7. Interior Design Projects:

- For specialized setups (1 in 10), collaborate with the design team for design renders and coordinate with homeowners.

Team and Culture:

- Team Size: 8 Project Managers, expanding to 10, aiming for 20.

- Work Schedule: No active setups during Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day. PTO is manager-approved.

- Compensation: Based on experience.

- Career Progression: Opportunities include regional management and specialized project teams, based on proactive performance.

- Company Context: Wander is a growing startup with plans for international expansion and new product offerings, backed by investors like Redpoint Ventures.

Meetings and Collaboration:

- Weekly team meetings every Tuesday at 9am Pacific.

- Emphasis on problem-solving, celebrating wins, and improving processes.

Ideal Candidate:

- Proactive, positive, gritty, with interests in construction, architecture, travel, adventure, and leadership.

This role offers significant impact potential, requiring effective cross-department collaboration and a proactive approach to project management. The alternating schedule ensures a balance between on-site execution and remote preparation, enabling efficient and high-quality project completions.

Advice from our career coach

As a Project Manager for Wander's luxury vacation rentals, you will be responsible for transforming properties to meet the brand's high standards for short-term rentals. Here are some tips to stand out as an applicant:

  • Highlight your professional project management experience, especially in physical installations like construction or interior design.
  • Showcase your ability to travel onsite for two weeks a month, managing the setup of properties in M-F slots.
  • Demonstrate your attention to detail and ability to coordinate logistics by emphasizing your experience with installation, coordinating with vendors, and managing project timelines.
  • Show your proactive and positive attitude, as well as your interest in construction, architecture, travel, adventure, and leadership, as these are qualities the ideal candidate possesses.
  • Emphasize your ability to work effectively both on-site during setups and remotely to prepare for upcoming projects, showcasing your adaptability and organizational skills.

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Jul 23, 2024

Full-time

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