Temporary Project Access Assistant at Alpha Mill Apartments

Cottonwood Residential is running a network infrastructure installation at Alpha Mill Apartments in Charlotte and needs someone on-site to manage the day-to-day flow of that project. This temporary assignment is estimated between one and seven weeks, depending on installation progress.

About the role

A vendor crew arrives at 8:30 AM ready to pull cable through a unit, and it's your job to ensure they get in, stay on track, and don’t create surprises for residents or management. This role is more coordination-intensive than it sounds.

Each day, you'll coordinate vendor access to individual apartment homes and shared community spaces by walking units and common areas repeatedly throughout the day—not just a single morning walkthrough. You'll monitor that work is being done correctly, flag anything off or behind schedule, and keep the IT Manager informed with timely updates. At the end of each shift, you'll produce a written daily recap covering progress, issues, and any resident interactions worth noting.

You’ll also serve as the face of Cottonwood on-site. Residents may have questions or concerns when vendors move through the building, so handling those interactions professionally is key, as network installations can feel disruptive even when running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor access to apartment homes and shared community spaces
• Walk units and common areas repeatedly throughout the day to monitor progress
• Ensure work is done correctly and flag any issues or delays
• Provide timely updates to the IT Manager
• Produce a written daily recap of progress, issues, and resident interactions
• Serve as the on-site representative for Cottonwood, addressing resident questions or concerns professionally

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to walk units, stairs, and community grounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Professional customer service approach with residents, staff, and vendors
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation
• Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently

Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Skills

This role builds vendor coordination and on-site project oversight skills, which transfer directly into property management, facilities management, and construction administration roles. You’ll gain experience tracking work against scope, documenting deviations, and communicating under time pressure—valuable for advancing in property management or real estate operations.

Pay

$15 to $17 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Target start date: September 14, 2026

Reports to the IT Manager.