Christopher Pennington

About Christopher Pennington

With over 25 years of experience in facilities management, property operations, and workplace transformation, I bring a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on expertise to every project I lead. My career began in residential property management, where I oversaw the renovation, leasing, and sale of over properties and scaled a real estate company from the ground up to national recognition.In corporate environments, I’ve led cross-functional workplace and facilities programs for global organizations—managing office buildouts, lease negotiations, vendor relations, maintenance operations, and hybrid work enablement across North America and Europe.Highlights include:Managing $60M+ real estate portfolios and high-volume residential rehab operations.Leading 20+ large-scale office construction and IT infrastructure buildouts.Spearheading business continuity and return-to-office plans during the pandemic.Designing and implementing workplace experience platforms.Negotiating leases, managing vendors, and delivering capital projects on time and within budget.Formerly a licensed Real Estate Broker and trained in HVAC, plumbing, and emergency management, I understand both the technical and business aspects of facilities operations. I’m now looking to apply this experience in a senior Facilities or Property Management leadership role where I can drive impact through operational excellence and strategic vision.Let’s connect.

Experience

1. Rehab & Turn Superintendent

   Invitation Homes

   Aug 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As a Rehab & Turn Superintendent at Invitation Homes, I lead the execution of residential rehab and turn projects with a focus on speed, cost-efficiency, quality, and resident satisfaction. I manage the full lifecycle of property transitions—from move-out consultations and inspections to project scoping, vendor coordination, and final sign-off.My role demands a deep understanding of home systems, strong project management skills, and the ability to leverage technology platforms to drive data accuracy and workflow transparency. I collaborate cross-functionally to monitor budgets, timelines, and change orders, while proactively resolving issues and optimizing performance.Key responsibilities include:Conducting thorough property assessments and developing strategic scopes of work.Coordinating vendor schedules and overseeing project execution to meet move-in deadlines.Performing final inspections and ensuring compliance with national standards and safety policies.Enhancing resident experience through clear communication and orientation processes.Analyzing performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

Education

• Harvard GSD Executive Education

  Using Data to Design Your Workplace: Offices, Technology, and People

• Mainstream Engineering

  Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation

  2012 — 2013

• CodeAcademy

  Code Foundations

  2019 — 2019

• CodeAcademy

  Computer Science

  2018 — 2019

• USAF Civil Engineering Technical School

  Civil Engineering

  1992 — 1992

• Indian Valley Vocational Center

  N\A, Building Trades

  1990 — 1992

• American School of Real Estate

  Real Estate Brokerage

  2008 — 2009

• Udemy Alumni

  ChatGPT Prompt Engineering

Skills

• Contractors
• Organizational Leadership
• Program Management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Writing
• Team-Oriented
• Business Process Improvement
• Nonprofit Management
• Negotiation
• Project Management
• Emergency Management
• Construction Management
• Team Facilitation
• Team Mentoring
• Renovation
• Budget Management
• Real Estate
• Business Strategy
• Team Building
• Management
• Lease Negotiations
• Strategic Communications
• Time Management
• Construction
• Operations Management
• Real Estate Development
• Facilities Operations
• Mentoring
• Portfolio Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Tech Savy
• Team Leadership
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Soft Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Communication