Jason Basso

About Jason Basso

I build order out of chaos in the built environment. For 15+ years I’ve led capital projects and facilities programs across HOAs, multifamily, and commercial assets—owning the plan, the budget, and the outcome. Equal parts strategist and operator: I design the roadmap, line up the capital, and then live in the details until the punch list is boring.What I’m known for* Oversight of **critical-environment construction**—high-rise infrastructure upgrades, radiology and imaging buildouts, elevator modernizations, riser replacements, and life-safety systems—executed in occupied buildings with zero-drama coordination.* Turning messy scopes into apples-to-apples bids and de-risked contracts that prevent change orders before they start.* Multi-year capital planning that actually pencils—reserve modeling, loan scenarios, and cash-flow choreography boards can grasp in one read.* Acting as an owner’s rep who speaks “engineer,” “GC,” and “board member,” translating across vendors without losing the plot.* Bringing AI and process discipline to ops—faster PM workflows, cleaner documentation, fewer dropped balls.Impact at a glance*$500M+ total project exposure across development, construction, and asset management.* Delivered complex,**mission-critical** MEP upgrades and healthcare-adjacent spaces with strict phasing, infection control, and uptime constraints.* Built repeatable playbooks—scope matrices, bid comparisons, timeline templates, and board-ready narratives that speed decisions.How I workDirect, data-driven, calm under pressure. I keep meetings short, scopes tight, and communication transparent. I like teaching as much as building—coaching teams to use better tools (and judgment) so the work scales without me in every room.What’s nextI’m focused on leading Facilities/Asset Management or Development Operations for organizations that value rigor, transparency, and long-horizon thinking. Based in Indianapolis (with deep Chicago experience). Energized by technically demanding environments—mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, and complex retrofit programs included.If you need someone to turn a stack of proposals into a clear plan—and then deliver it—let’s talk.

Experience

1. Director of Asset Management

   The Building Group, Inc

   Aug 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Executive Leadership and team implementation for the growth of a sustainable Capital Project Oversight Program. • Oversight of financing and planning of Community Association capital projects, managing portfolio insurance policies and claims for The Building Group, Inc. clients and communities.• Supporting team of managers in maintenance of communities through Reserve Studies and project planning and execution.• Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of projects and adherence to budget and timeline constraints.• Providing expertise and a network of industry professionals to execute in all aspects of Asset Management.• Thought leadership in the progress of sustainability projects throughout the TBG portfolio, including EV implementation, urban farming and green initiatives.

Skills

• Residential Homes
• Radio Advertising
• Investment Properties
• Real Estate Due Diligence
• Social Media Marketing
• Listings
• Asset Management
• Commercial Construction
• Commercial Real Estate
• Real Property
• Fair Housing
• Event Planning
• Dispositions
• Maintenance Management
• Negotiation
• Leases
• Brokerage
• Sellers
• Leasing
• Resident Retention
• Customer Service
• General Ledger
• Networking
• Affordable Housing
• Sales
• Delinquency Management
• Lease Administration
• Property Management
• Sales Management
• Property
• Rentals
• Real Estate Economics
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Contractors
• Accounting
• Onesite
• Real Estate
• Relocation
• Management