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Contract Opportunity: Yardi Maintenance IQ Implementation & Optimization Specialist (4–6 Months)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced consultant to lead the planning, configuration, implementation, training, and optimization of Yardi Maintenance IQ as a supplement to our existing Yardi Voyager platform. The objective is to design and deploy a fully functional, scalable maintenance management framework across our portfolio that drives consistency, preventive maintenance compliance, work order efficiency, and data-driven asset care.

Primary Objectives

• Build and deploy a standardized Maintenance IQ structure across our portfolio

• Configure asset-level preventive maintenance programs (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) by property and unit

• Establish daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual routines and checklists

• Implement move-in / move-out inspection workflows and recurring service programs

• Ensure clean integration and data alignment with Yardi Voyager

• Train our internal team to operate, maintain, and optimize the system independently

Scope of Work

1. Discovery & Planning

• Review current Yardi Voyager setup, property types, and maintenance workflows

• Audit existing asset data, service practices, and maintenance vendors

• Define portfolio standards for assets, inspections, routines, and service intervals

• Create an implementation roadmap and data structure plan

2. System Configuration

• Build asset hierarchies by property, building, and unit

• Configure equipment-level tracking (HVAC units, water heaters, electrical panels, plumbing systems, etc.)

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and recurring work order templates

• Create inspection templates and move-in/move-out workflows

• Align naming conventions, coding structures, and reporting fields

3. Process Design & Optimization

• Establish standardized operating procedures for maintenance teams

• Define work order lifecycle processes, prioritization, and routing

• Implement quality control, documentation, and compliance protocols

• Develop reporting dashboards and KPI tracking (completion rates, , response times, cost tracking, etc.)

4. Training & Change Management

• Deliver hands-on training sessions for maintenance, property management and admin staff

• Provide training guides, SOP manuals, and reference materials

• Conduct shadowing and live system support during rollout

• Ensure internal team can independently manage and evolve the system

5. Testing, Rollout & Stabilization

• Pilot implementation at select properties

• Refine workflows based on field feedback

• Roll out portfolio-wide with support

• Provide post-implementation troubleshooting and optimization

Key Deliverables

• Fully configured Yardi Maintenance IQ environment aligned with portfolio structure

• Complete asset register and preventive maintenance schedule library

• Standardized inspection and checklist templates

• Move-in/move-out maintenance workflow system

• Written SOPs and training materials

• Staff training completion and transition plan

• Final optimization report with recommendations for ongoing improvement

Required Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on experience implementing Yardi Maintenance IQ (multiple properties/portfolios preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of Yardi Voyager and its integration points

• Demonstrated experience building preventive maintenance programs and asset tracking system

• Background in multifamily, commercial, or mixed-use property operations

• Proven ability to train operations teams and implement system-driven processes

• Strong organizational, documentation, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with portfolios of similar scale and asset types

• Maintenance or facilities management background

• Familiarity with KPI reporting and operational performance tracking

• Experience standardizing processes across multiple properties or regions

Engagement Structure

• Flexible consulting structure (hourly or project-based with milestone payments)

• Regular weekly working sessions with leadership and operations teams

• On-site visits as needed (if local) or remote implementation with periodic in person support

Success Metrics

• Preventive maintenance compliance rate

• Reduction in reactive maintenance volume

• Improved work order completion times

• Staff proficiency in system use

• Data accuracy and reporting reliability