Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

About R³ Construction Services, Inc.

R³ Construction Services, Inc. is a leader in high-volume interior and exterior renovations for apartment communities across Southern California. Our teams deliver efficient, eco-friendly solutions using sustainable products and custom-built cabinetry crafted locally in Irvine. We pride ourselves on offering modern, durable, and desirable finishes that elevate resident experience and enhance long-term asset value. Our company has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County—a direct reflection of our strong team culture and commitment to innovation and integrity.

Position Summary

The Project Specialist is responsible for planning, managing, and maintaining a diverse portfolio of sustainability, energy efficiency, and utility-related projects. This role supports key initiatives including EV charging infrastructure, solar energy programs, smart irrigation, submeters, waste optimization, fire and life safety compliance, and a range of property-level enhancements. The position performs cost-benefit analysis, oversees bidding and vendor coordination, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports benchmarking, rebate acquisition, and billing accuracy efforts across the portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

Energy & Sustainability Initiatives

• • Plan, evaluate, and maintain EV charging stations across the portfolio.
  • Support solar energy programs and coordinate implementation efforts.
  • Oversee new and existing utility submeters to ensure accuracy and functionality.
  • Troubleshoot utility bill usage and implement solutions to keep the costs and usage at or below benchmarks.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Savings

• • Analyze on-site trash and waste systems to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Identify and apply for energy rebates when available.
  • Conduct research on energy-efficient products, methods, and technologies.
  • Track and manage progress across multiple projects within a large property portfolio.

Regulatory, Billing & Compliance Support

• • Manage property benchmarking requirements, reporting, and submissions.
  • Analyze RUBS programs to ensure accurate billing metrics.

Fire & Life Safety Oversight

• • Bid, schedule, and track all fire sprinklers, alarm, hydrant, and related inspections.

Special Projects & Portfolio Coordination

• • Research and obtain bids for a variety of projects.
  • Partner with management on design, ordering, bulk purchasing, scheduling, and seasonal amenity planning.
  • Identify innovative solutions and help shape this role into a specialized utility function.

Qualifications

Required

• • Experience in the utility field within the property management industry.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work with multiple teams across varied projects.
  • Willingness to drive a personal vehicle to job sites across Southern California.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to track time worked for job cost accounting.

Preferred

• • Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

• Full-Time, salaried position.
• Positive team culture with strong ethics.
• Competitive wages and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% employer matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and your birthday off.
• Annual Employee Health Expo with free screenings and wellness events.
• Annual Beach Cleanup and Tribute Awards recognizing team achievements.